KKR AND PBKS: PBKS BEATS KKR BY 8 WICKET IN IPL2024
The history has been made in Eden Gardens on Friday. Punjab Kings successfully chased down the 262-run target with eight balls and as many wickets to spare against the former champions Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2024. Prabhsimran Singh set the tone of the chase but unfortunately lost his wicket in a freak run-out. Jonny Bairstow took the responsibility and slammed a 45-ball ton but it was Shashank Singh’s power-hitting which helped Punjab Kings won the match comfortably. He smashed eight sixes and two fours in his unbeaten 68-run knock in just 28 balls. Earlier, Sunil Narine and Phil Salt both made 70-odd runs which helped KKR put 261 runs on the board. Catch the highlights of the record-breaking match of KKR Vs PBKS in the IPL 2024
 The standout bowlers in this match
In the KKR vs. PBKS match, the standout bowlers were:
- Sunil Narine (KKR): He bowled exceptionally well, conceding only 24 runs in his 4 overs and taking 1 wicket.
- Dushmantha Chameera (KKR): Although he went for a few runs, he was part of the bowling attack and contributed to the game.
The T20 Cricket match between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) took place on Friday, 26 April 2024 at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. This match was part of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024. Here are the key details:
- Toss: PBKS won the toss and decided to field first.
- Inning-1 (KKR):
- KKR scored 261 runs for 6 wickets in 20 overs.
- Top performers:
- P. Salt: 75 runs in 37 balls with 6 fours and 6 sixes.
- S. Narine: 71 runs in 32 balls with 9 fours and 4 sixes.
- Bowling details:
- S. Curran: 4.0 overs, 60 runs, 1 wicket.
- A. Singh: 4.0 overs, 45 runs, 2 wickets.
- Inning-2 (PBKS):
- PBKS chased down the target, scoring 262 runs for 2 wickets in 18.4 overs.
- Top performers:
- J. Bairstow: 108 runs in 48 balls with 8 fours and 9 sixes (Player of the Match).
- P. Singh: 54 runs in 20 balls with 4 fours and 5 sixes.
- Bowling details:
- S. Narine: 4.0 overs, 24 runs, 1 wicket.
- D. Chameera: 3.0 overs, 48 runs.
- Result: Punjab Kings beat Kolkata Knight Riders by 8 wickets.
