Venkatesh Iyer showcased exceptional batting form, scoring a half-century in Kolkata Knight Riders’ seven-wicket victory over Royal Challengers Bangalore in their second IPL 2024 match on Friday.
In pursuit of 183 runs, KKR had a solid beginning with openers Phil Salt (30) and Sunil Narine (47). Additionally, Iyer contributed 50 runs off 30 deliveries, including three fours and four sixes. Meanwhile, Shreyas Iyer (39*) and Rinku Singh (5*) finished unbeaten for KKR.
After the match, Iyer spoke about his back injury and disclosed that he required a scan. He said: “It’s just a little jacked up, have to go and have a scan. To be honest, it got better as the game went on, one end in particular, the Pavilion end and credit to Narine, the pressure was off and we had to go and finish the formalities.”
“It was very important to capitalise on the platform laid, the left-arm spinner was bowling and it was my duty to go after the bowling. Also my fiancee is here and I would like to credit her. Vyshak bowled really well, used the change-ups nicely. To face him was a little tough, pace off on that pitch in totality was tough. even when we bowled quick deliveries, it was tough,” he further added.
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Venkatesh Iyer of KKR underwent scans after their win against RCB on Friday
KKR supporters will be hoping for Iyer’s swift recovery and his inclusion in the playing XI for the next match, given his pivotal role in the team as KKR’s captain.
Initially, Virat Kohli’s knock of 83 runs off 59 balls propelled RCB to a total of 182/6 in 20 overs. Harshit Rana and Andre Russell each claimed two wickets for KKR. This victory marked KKR’s sixth consecutive win against RCB at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium since 2016.
Previously, RCB had a 4-2 record against KKR at home between 2008 and 2015.
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