In the IPL 2024 showdown between Kolkata Knight Riders and Punjab Kings at Eden Gardens on a Friday, KKR made history by posting the highest total ever seen in Kolkata’s IPL history. Surpassing Chennai Super Kings‘ previous record of 235 runs, KKR achieved this milestone in the 18th over of their innings, ultimately finishing with a formidable 261/6 in their allotted 20 overs.
This remarkable score not only stands as KKR’s second-highest total in IPL history but also ranks as the highest ever against Punjab Kings. In the broader context of the IPL, KKR’s 261-run feat ranks as the sixth-highest total ever recorded.
The foundation for KKR’s monumental innings was laid by Phil Salt and Sunil Narine, who opened with a blistering partnership of 138 runs, with Salt contributing 75 runs and Narine adding 71 to the tally. Their partnership not only set a new high for KKR’s opening stands in the season but also marked the second-highest partnership in KKR’s IPL history, surpassing the legendary duo of Gautam Gambhir and Robin Uthappa.
Narine-Salt has been in sublime form in IPL 2024
Philip Salt and Sunil Narine smashing all the opponents.
— Satya Prakash (@Satya_Prakash08) April 26, 2024
76-0 in powerplay. Special thanks to PBKS fielders for dropping lolypop catches. #KKRvsPBKS #KKRvPBKS pic.twitter.com/aoejvL5rym
Sunil Narine and Philip Salt are the batsmen who spit fire in the powerplay 🏏💯❣️#KKRvPBKS pic.twitter.com/bp3RleiWV1
— moinsha diwan ( ❤I AM WAITING FOR HER ❤) (@AsimfanNo11) April 26, 2024
Sunil Narine once again proved his mettle with aggressive batting. With the help of his 71 (32) and Philip Salt's 75 (37) runs, KKR reached 261 runs.#KKRvPBKS #PBKSvsKKR #IPL2024 #TATAIPL2024 #SunilNarine #PhilipSalt #PBKSvKKR #KKRvsPBKS pic.twitter.com/ZXhJjizaUi
— क्रीडाप्रेमी (@Surendra21286) April 26, 2024
Kkr is seriously denting Rinku's chances for the World Cup
— Sounak Banerjee (@Sounak11) April 26, 2024
Atleast in the starting XI#IPL2024
#KKR team with coach gambir on fire
— Y.kumara Swamy (@YKumarSwamy6048) April 26, 2024
Great opening by KKR
— zoyaakhan (@Zoya_Vibes) April 26, 2024
Chandrakant Pandit ,the coach of KKR is the same guy who tried to Finish Ashutosh Sharma's career as a MP player.
— Inder Paji Talk (@Paji_Talk) April 26, 2024
Today is the day for Ashutosh Sharma to get the things even.#KKRvPBKS #PBKSvsKKR
260 bhi safe nahi hai kkr ke liye
— yαsнηα💫💞 (@datmessygirl) April 26, 2024
KKR have been fun to watch this season….nearly everything has gone right for them. 🍿👌🏼#KKRvPBKS #IPL24
— Nicket (@Nicket_S) April 26, 2024
Bairstow se darr lgta h. Ek baar pel chuka h KKR ko
— Pandit Jofra Archer (@Punn_dit) April 26, 2024
Following the explosive start, Andre Russell and skipper Shreyas Iyer played crucial cameos, contributing 24 and 28 runs respectively, while Venkatesh Iyer also chipped in with quick runs. The aggressive batting display was exemplified by the sheer number of boundaries and maximums, with KKR smashing a total of 24 fours and 18 sixes.
Notably, five out of KKR’s seven batters achieved a strike rate of over 200, showcasing the team’s dominance with the bat. Despite the efforts of PBKS skipper Sam Curran, who conceded 60 runs in his four-over spell, KKR’s batsmen relentlessly piled on the runs.
This historic total not only marked KKR’s dominance in the match but also established a new benchmark at Eden Gardens, surpassing CSK’s previous record set in the 2023 edition of the tournament. Overall, KKR’s performance stands as the seventh-highest team total in IPL history, solidifying their status as a force to be reckoned with in the tournament.
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