IPL 2024: [WATCH]- KKR Players Perform A Victory Lap At Eden Gardens Following Their Win Against MI

After the IPL 2024 match against Mumbai Indians (MI), Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) players showed appreciation for the support of their fans at Eden Gardens by doing a lap of honor. KKR emerged victorious against MI by 19 runs in their final home match of the season on Saturday, May 11, securing their spot as the first team to advance to the playoffs.

Due to rain interruptions, the officials shortened the match to 16 overs per side. Kolkata Knight Riders batted first after losing the toss and managed to score 157/7 on a slow pitch.

Venkatesh Iyer maintained his strong form against MI, contributing 42 runs off 21 balls. Mumbai Indians’ batsmen faced difficulties against KKR spinners on the uneven surface, resulting in a total of 139/8 in their allotted 16 overs.

Following the match, Kolkata players strolled around the ground and expressed their appreciation to the fans in the stands at Eden Gardens for their support throughout the home games this season. A fan posted a video on X, providing a glimpse of the lap of honor by KKR players.

You can watch the video here:

https://x.com/awaarahoon/status/1789377312154145149?s=46

“We knew it was a bit sticky and there was a bit in it for the spinners”- Andre Russell after win against MI in IPL 2024 clash

In his post-match remarks following the IPL 2024 encounter against MI, Andre Russell discussed how they thoroughly assessed the pitch conditions after batting first and effectively executed their plans while bowling in the second innings.

Reflecting on the victory, he stated:

“As we batted first, we knew it was a bit sticky and there was a bit in it for the spinners. Coming off the field after 16 overs, there was definitely in it for the bowlers with the bigger side of the boundary.”

”They get off to a good start, we pulled it off brilliantly and the bowlers won it for us. I always enjoy the challenge.”

Russell added:

“It’s just believing, more cricket you play, you understand the role better and it’s working for me, working extremely hard on the fitness and playing the role with the opportunity given to me.”

“I’ve been doing as much talking as I can, we’ve got good bunch of youngsters. We always have a group around, this is the love and passion, willing to learn is the trick.”

KKR is set to clash with RR in their last league fixture of IPL 2024 on Sunday (May 19) in Guwahati.

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