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KKR fell short by four runs against LSG in a thrilling IPL clash at Eden Gardens, despite Rahane's valiant efforts.

KKR's Narrow Loss to LSG in Thrilling IPL Clash

In a thrilling IPL contest, KKR narrowly missed victory against LSG, falling short by just four runs, despite a courageous chase led by Ajinkya Rahane and Rinku Singh.

KKR fell short by four runs against LSG in a thrilling IPL clash at Eden Gardens

Despite a fighting effort from KKR led by Rahane, Lucknow Super Giants clinched a dramatic four-run win, defending a massive 238, thanks to Pooran's spectacular unbeaten 87.

In a thrilling encounter at Eden Gardens, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) narrowly missed the mark, succumbing to a late batting collapse that handed Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) a dramatic four-run victory in a high-scoring Indian Premier League clash.
Chasing a daunting target of 239 set by LSG, KKR found themselves well-positioned at 149 for two after 12 overs. However, the momentum faltered, and they ultimately finished on 234/7 in their allotted 20 overs.
KKR skipper Ajinkya Rahane led from the front, scoring a commendable 61 off 35 deliveries, laced with eight fours and two sixes. Venkatesh Iyer provided strong support with a solid 45, while Rinku Singh&rsquo;s explosive 15-ball 38 brought KKR tantalizingly close to victory, yet ultimately fell short.
Earlier in the day, LSG put on a batting masterclass after opting to bat first. Their innings was powered by a scintillating unbeaten 87 off just 36 balls from Nicholas Pooran, who dismantled the opposition bowling attack with ease. Opener Mitchell Marsh laid the foundation with a commanding 81 off 48 deliveries, while Aiden Markram chipped in with a brisk 47 off 28 balls, resulting in an imposing total of 238/3 in their 20 overs.
This high-octane match showcased explosive batting performances from both sides but spotlighted KKR's inability to capitalize on a promising start, overshadowing their valiant efforts as LSG clinched victory by the slimmest of margins.

Mitchell Marsh and Nicholas Pooran's batting brilliance powered Lucknow Super Giants to a commanding 238/3 against Kolkata Knight Riders in an exciting IPL match.

Marsh, Pooran Lead LSG to Stunning Win Over KKR

Lucknow Super Giants achieved a massive 238/3, thanks to stellar innings from Mitchell Marsh and Nicholas Pooran, overpowering Kolkata Knight Riders in a high-scoring IPL clash.

Mitchell Marsh and Nicholas Pooran's batting brilliance powered Lucknow Super Giants

Mitchell Marsh and Nicholas Pooran's explosive batting led Lucknow Super Giants to 238/3 against Kolkata Knight Riders in their IPL clash, making use of favorable batting conditions.

Mitchell Marsh smashed his fourth fifty of the season while Nicholas Pooran blasted a 21-ball half-century as Lucknow Super Giants' top-order made light work of Kolkata Knight Riders' attack to post a mammoth 238/3 in the IPL here on Tuesday.
On a sweltering afternoon with a real feel of 40&deg;C, LSG's opening pair of Aiden Markram (47 off 28; 4x4, 2x6) and Marsh (81 off 48; 6x4, 5x6) gave them a blazing start, adding 99 runs off just 62 balls after being put in to bat.
Pooran then lit up the evening with his 36-ball unbeaten 87, studded with seven fours and eight sixes, to power them to their second highest IPL total.
The lefthander cleverly targeted the short leg-side boundary from the dressing room end, and smashed Harshit Rana for two massive sixes over the leg-side to start the 17th over -- regaining the Orange Cap from Marsh in the process.
Such was the domination that LSG reached 95 without loss at the halfway stage and then added 143 in the last 10 overs with Pooran leading the carnage.
It was a clinical batting performance from LSG's top-three. Markram's early impetus, Marsh's consistency, and Pooran&rsquo;s finishing fireworks left KKR completely outclassed on their preferred dry and sticky wicket.
Markram was the early aggressor, plundering Spencer Johnson for 18 runs in his second over. He lofted two fours and a six off successive deliveries.
KKR&rsquo;s most economical bowler, Vaibhav Arora, began impressively with a tight off-stump line, conceding just eight runs in his first two overs but found little support from the other end.
KKR turned to Varun Chakravarthy in the fifth over to stem the flow of run. He initially applied the brakes, conceding just 16 runs from his first three overs. But with both openers well set, the breakthrough never came.
Marsh was particularly fluent, working the gaps with ease, while Markram powered his way to 47 before Harshit Rana finally broke the stand in the 11th over with an off-cutter that rattled the stumps.
But if KKR hoped for respite, Pooran had other ideas. The left-hander launched a brutal assault, racing to his third IPL fifty in just 21 balls as he toyed with the KKR bowlers.
Marsh and Pooran added 71 runs off 30 balls for the second wicket, before the Australian fell to Rana after completing his fifty in 36 balls.
But Pooran ensured the momentum never dipped, smashing Varun for a six and four in the 14th over -- the spinner&rsquo;s most expensive of the evening &mdash; which went for 16 runs. In the middle overs, LSG plundered 75 runs, setting themselves up for a huge total.
KKR&rsquo;s bowlers had little to offer on their traditionally slow and dry surface.
Varun finished with 0/31, while Johnson was taken apart for 46 runs in his three. Sunil Narine, too, was expensive, leaking 33 from his three overs without a wicket.
Arora remained KKR&rsquo;s standout bowler, conceding just 35 runs from his four overs, but lacked support from the rest.
Andre Russell, usually deployed as a partnership-breaker, came on only in the 16th over in a baffling decision but by then LSG had made 170.

KKR seized victory over SRH with an 80-run margin at Eden Gardens. Venkatesh Iyer's 60 and disciplined bowling from Arora and Chakravarthy led the charge. SRH faltered at 120.

KKR Trumps SRH with 80-Run Victory at IPL 2025

In a stunning display, KKR defeated SRH by 80 runs at Eden Gardens, climbing to fifth in IPL 2025. Iyer's quickfire 60 laid a strong foundation, while bowlers Arora and Chakravarthy sealed the victory to restrict SRH to just 120.

KKR defeat SRH by 80 runs to climb IPL 2025 standings

KKR wins by 80 runs versus SRH at Eden Gardens. Iyer's 60 steers KKR to a 200 total. Ravishing bowling from Arora and Chakravarthy dismisses SRH at 120.

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) surged to an impressive 80-run victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), propelling themselves to fifth place in the IPL 2025 standings.
Everything seemed to fall into place for KKR as they decisively outclassed SRH, who currently languish at the bottom of the table. Nicholas Pooran from Lucknow Super Giants leads the run charts with 189 runs, while Noor Ahmad of Chennai Super Kings dons the Purple Cap with nine wickets.
Venkatesh Iyer silenced his critics with a game-defining 60 off 29 deliveries, steering KKR to a formidable 200/6- the highest total for them this season. Angkrish Raghuvanshi set the stage with a polished 50 off 32 balls in a crucial 81-run partnership with captain Ajinkya Rahane, who contributed a solid 38 off 27.
Later, Iyer, along with Rinku Singh's explosive 32 not out from 17 balls, launched a late assault, adding a brisk 91 from just 41 balls.
KKR's bowling was equally dominant, starting with seamer Vaibhav Arora, who dismantled SRH's top order by dismissing the dangerous Travis Head (4) and Ishan Kishan (2) in successive overs. Arora finished with stellar figures of 4-1-29-3.
Harshit Rana removed Abhishek Sharma (2), leaving SRH struggling at 9/3 within 2.1 overs. Contributions from Andre Russell and Sunil Narine further reduced them to 66/5.
Varun Chakravarthy's spin mastery cleaned up the tail, capturing two wickets in consecutive balls to end with figures of 4-0-22-3, as SRH collapsed to a total of 120 in just 16.4 overs.
With this victory, the defending champions KKR bounced back from their early setbacks, having lost two of their initial three matches. Their next encounter will be against Lucknow Super Giants on Tuesday.
SRH, now facing their third consecutive loss, return home to meet Gujarat Titans on Sunday.

KKR and Rajasthan Royals look to bounce back from opening losses in a much-anticipated IPL contest in Guwahati. Focus is on improving both teams' bowling and batting lineups.

KKR vs RR: IPL Showdown in Guwahati

Kolkata Knight Riders and Rajasthan Royals, seeking to recover from initial defeats, face off in a key IPL match. With crucial roles for spinners and both batting orders needing improvement, the Guwahati clash promises high stakes and thrilling action.

KKR and RR seek redemption in thrilling IPL clash in Guwahati

KKR and RR aim to bounce back from initial defeats as they clash in an IPL match in Guwahati, focusing on improving bowling and batting performances, with key players under scrutiny.

Outmuscled in their previous matches, title-holders Kolkata Knight Riders and Rajasthan Royals will eye a quick course correction in ever aspect when they face each other in an IPL match in Guwahat on Wednesday.
The Knight Riders were beaten by seven wickets by Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the tournament-opener while the Royals were given a 44-run drubbing by Sunrisers Hyderabad. The common theme in those defeats was how the seemingly powerful batting and bowling units of KKR and RR failed to fire.
While the Rajasthan outfit might offer the excuse of playing on a Hyderabad shirtfront for the malfunction of their bowling unit, the Kolkata side do not have any such cover.
Apart from Sunil Narine, none of the KKR bowlers were able to contain free-flowing RCB batters, and in that the demystification of mystery spinner Varun Chakravarthy might just worry them a bit.
Even on an Eden Gardens pitch that had some grip, Chakravarthy was given a towelling by Phil Salt and Virat Kohli.
The KKR camp now hopes that the spinner will find his stride on a Guwahati pitch that generally has some bite.
They will also keep an eye on the fitness of Anrich Nortje, who is recovering from a back strain. If the South African gets a green signal from the physios, then he will walk in for Spencer Johnson.
Similarly, KKR's middle-order batting crumbled spectacularly after skipper Ajinkya Rahane and Narine gave them a blistering start, eventually settling for a sub-par score.
Their batting pivots such as Venkatesh Iyer and Andre Russell got out, playing pre-determined cross-batted shots, and KKR will hope that they will show more game awareness in Guwahati.
The Knight Riders will also hope that Rinku Singh regains his hitting prowess down the order. It is crucial in converting a good total into something more intimidating in nature.
His recent T20 form is not that encouraging and in his last five international outings, Rinku has logged scores of 11, 9, 8, 30, 9 along with a 12 in the IPL opener.
Rinku and his top-order colleagues in KKR will hope that the Rajasthan bowlers would once again struggle to find their groove here.
The likes of Jofra Archer, who bowled the most expensive spell in the history of IPL against SRH, Fazalhaq Farooqi and Maheesh Theekshana were rudderless against the onslaught of Travis Head and Ishan Kishan. Archer had leaked 76 runs from his overs at the Uppal.
But they have an opportunity in Guwahati to regain their form.
It will also be a blot on stand-in skipper Riyan Parag who, at times, looked perplexed on the field about the decisions to be made.
The Rahul Dravid-coached side will eye sharper and more intuitive leadership from Parag against KKR.

The KKR vs LSG IPL match set for Eden Gardens might be rescheduled due to Ram Navami security concerns. A grand 2025 IPL opening ceremony is planned.

KKR vs LSG IPL Match Faces Rescheduling

Due to security concerns linked to Ram Navami, KKR vs LSG match at Eden Gardens may be rescheduled. The 2025 IPL will begin with a grand ceremony on March 22.

KKR vs LSG IPL match rescheduling amid Ram Navami security concerns

The KKR vs LSG IPL match is set for rescheduling due to security issues during Ram Navami at Eden Gardens. The 2025 IPL will open with a grand ceremony on March 22.

Kolkata Knight Riders' IPL home match against Lucknow Super Giants on April 6 at Eden Gardens is likely to be rescheduled, as the city police have not given security clearance due to Ram Navami celebrations.
BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari has earlier announced that over 20,000 processions will take place across West Bengal on Ram Navami, leading to heightened security requirements across the state.
Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) president Snehasish Ganguly, after holding two rounds of discussions with the city police on Tuesday, confirmed that authorities "have not given the go-ahead" for the match. "They have categorically said they won't be able to provide adequate security.
If there's no police protection, accommodating a 65,000-strong crowd becomes impossible," Snehasish said.
"We have informed the BCCI, and there is still time to take a final call. Even last year, a scheduled IPL match on Ram Navami had to be rescheduled."
The clash between KKR and LSG, owned by RPSG Group chairman Sanjiv Goenka, was expected to draw a packed house, with both teams boasting strong local support.
Last season, the IPL fixture between KKR and Rajasthan Royals was also rescheduled due to security concerns on Ram Navami.
Glittering opening ceremony
The 2025 IPL season will begin at Eden Gardens on March 22, with defending champions KKR taking on Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
A glittering 35-minute opening ceremony will precede the match, with likely performances by noted singer Shreya Ghoshal and actress Disha Patani.
The event is also likely to be attended by ICC chairman Jay Shah and other dignitaries.
"It's a marquee match with full demand for tickets. Eden Gardens is set to host an opening ceremony after a long time," Snehasish said, refusing to divulge details about the opening ceremony.

The Knight Riders dictated terms from the start and bowled out SRH for just 113, the lowest score in an IPL final.

IPL 2024 final, KKR vs SRH: Knight Riders clinch 3rd IPL title, beat Sunrisers by 8 wickets in final

KKR played like champions not just in the final but throughout the season. After finishing at the top of the table in the league stage, the Knights dominated the playoffs and beat SRH in Qualifier 1 and the final in one-sided games

<h2>The Knight Riders dictated terms from the start and bowled out SRH for just 113, the lowest score in an IPL final.</h2>

The Kolkata Knight Riders are IPL 2024 champions. The King's men thrashed the Sunrisers Hyderabad by 8 wickets in the final to clinch their 3rd IPL title and first after the 2014 season.
KKR played like champions not just in the final but throughout the season. After finishing at the top of the table in the league stage, the Knights dominated the playoffs and won Qualifier 1 and the final one-sided.
Toss was the only thing that didn't go Kolkata's way on Sunday but Pat Cummins gave that advantage too to KKR by opting to bat first. The Knight Riders dictated terms from thereon and bowled out SRH for just 113, the lowest score in an IPL final.
The chase proved to be a cakewalk as KKR won by 8 wickets and 57 balls to spare. Venkatesh Iyer smashed a special half-century in the final to guide KKR home.
In the end, it wasn't just a one-sided final but a one-sided tournament which brought back the original KKR.

Heavens opened up just when the players were beginning their customary warm-up game of football, forcing them to remain confined to indoors

Watch: KKR's final net session washed out, Gautam Gambhir takes long look at the Chennai pitch | IPL 2024 final, KKR vs SRH

A sharp spell of rain interrupted the final practice session of KKR ahead of their marquee IPL final clash against SRH. Tap to watch visuals from Chennai

Watch: KKR's final net session washed out, Gautam Gambhir takes long look at the pitch

<h2>Heavens opened up just when the players were beginning their customary warm-up game of football, forcing them to remain confined to indoors</h2>

A sharp spell of rain interrupted the final practice session of Kolkata Knight Riders ahead of their marquee IPL final clash against the Sunrisers Hyderabad on Sunday.
SRH had an off-day while KKR was scheduled to practice in the evening under lights but heavens opened up just when the players were beginning their customary warm-up game of football, forcing them to remain confined to indoors.
While the players ran for cover, the groundsmen did manage to cover the fourth strip, which will be used for the final.
The second qualifier was played on a black soil track that helped the spinners with the ball gripping and not coming onto the bat.
However the primary composition of the track used for the final is red soil where the ball is expected to come onto the bat a touch better compared to Friday.
Gambhir, whose obsession for having long hard look at the strips is legendary since his days as Delhi Ranji Trophy captain spent a considerable amount of time staring at the strip allocated for the grand finale.
He had head coach Chandrakant Pandit and bowling coach Bharat Arun for company.
The rain was a frustrating start-stop affair as KKR team left when the groundsmen were forced to relay the covers after pulling it off once.
As for the weather, there is no official forecast of rain on Sunday but it is expected to remain cloudy with low humidity.
But, a minor rain threat looms given that Cyclone Remal has engaged itself in the north of the Bay of Bengal, which could have a tiny effect in the capital city of the southern state of Tamil Nadu.
If at all, a washout happens, there is a reserve day in place on and the forecast for the day is good.

SRH was bowled out for a mere 159 in Ahmedabad as Mitchell Starc rose to the big occasion and broke their back with 3 wickets

IPL 2024 Qualifier 1, KKR vs SRH: Venkatesh Iyer and Shreyas Iyer power KKR to 4th IPL final

KKR might have played a full game 10 days ago but that didn't rust their form one bit as KKR thrashed SRH by 8 wickets in Qualifier 1 to reach their 4th IPL final.

<h2>SRH was bowled out for a mere 159 in Ahmedabad as Mitchell Starc rose to the big occasion and broke their back with 3 wickets</h2>

The Kolkata Knight Riders might have played a full game 10 days ago but that didn't rust their form one bit as KKR thrashed the Sunrisers Hyderabad by 8 wickets in Qualifier 1 to reach their 4th IPL final.
The Knight Riders called the shots from start to finish. Pat Cummins' decision to bat first was surprising and it did backfire. SRH was bowled out for a mere 159 in Ahmedabad as Mitchell Starc rose to the big occasion and broke their back with 3 wickets.
Rahul Tripathi did score 55 while the skipper played a 30-run cameo but couldn't help SRH reach a defendable total.
The run-chase proved to be a cakewalk for KKR as Rahmanullah Gurbaz proved to be a perfect replacement for Phil Salt as the openers put together a 44-run stand.
However, it was the Iyer and Iyer show after Gurbaz and Sunil Narine got out.
Venkatesh and captain Shreyas smashed unbeaten half-centuries and took Kolkata over the finish line with 38 balls to spare.
While KKR have now won 5 games in a row, not all is lost for SRH as they will take on the winner of the Rajasthan Royals vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru game in Qualifier 2 on Friday.

After being runout, a disappointed Tripathi sitting on the stairs outside the team pavilion with one arm on his face

Rahul Tripathi breaks down in tears after runout vs Kolkata | IPL 2024, KKR vs SRH

Rahul Tripathi sitting on stairs in tears after getting runout against KKR in IPL 2024 Qualifier 1, one of the most heartbreaking pictures of this season?

<h2>After being runout, a disappointed Tripathi sitting on the stairs outside the team pavilion with one arm on his face</h2>

Rahul Tripathi sitting on stairs in tears after getting runout against the Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2024 Qualifier 1 on Tuesday has to be one of the most heartbreaking pictures of this season.
Tripathi rescued the Sunrisers Hyderabad with a 35-ball-55 after his side was reduced to 39/4. He looked good for a big score before his knock was cut short due to a mix-up with Abdul Samad.
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What followed was a disappointed Tripathi sitting on the stairs outside the team pavilion with one arm on his face.&nbsp;
Interestingly, he used to play for KKR before being released ahead of the last mega auction in 2022.
However, Tripathi loves batting against the Knight Riders. In his IPL career, the 33-year-old has smashed 383 runs in 12 innings against KKR at an average of 33.
What happened in the SRH innings?
Mitchell Starc stuck thrice in the powerplay as Kolkata Knight Riders bowled out Sunrisers Hyderabad for 159.
Rahul Tripathi top-scored for SRH with 55 off 35 balls while Heinrich Klaasen smashed 32 off 21 balls. The 62-run stand between Tripathi and Klaasen was the lone positive in an otherwise underwhelming batting effort.
Brief scores: SRH 159 all out in 19.3 overs (Rahul Tripathi 55; Mitchel Starc 3/34).

The charter flight had to be diverted to Guwahati first and then to Varanasi after adverse weather conditions made it impossible to land the plane in Kolkata

KKR players return home after their flight diverted multiple times due to bad weather | IPL 2024

KKR players had a harrowing experience as they were forced to spend a night at Varanasi after their flight from Lucknow to Kolkata was diverted multiple times. Here's what a statement read

<h2>The charter flight had to be diverted to Guwahati first and then to Varanasi after adverse weather conditions made it impossible to land the plane in Kolkata</h2>

Kolkata Knight Riders players returned home on Tuesday, ending a harrowing experience as they were forced to spend a night at Varanasi after their flight from Lucknow to Kolkata was diverted multiple times due to bad weather.
Following their massive 98-run win over Lucknow Super Giants on Sunday, the Shreyas Iyer-led side left on Monday evening for Kolkata at 5:45pm. The team was scheduled to arrive at 7.25pm.
But the charter flight had to be diverted to Guwahati first and then to Varanasi after adverse weather conditions made it impossible to land the plane in Kolkata.
"Team has landed back in Kolkata, and checked into Team Hotel," said an update from KKR media team at 5.18pm on Tuesday.
At Varanasi, some of the players, including Manish Pandey and Sherfane Rutherford, and assistant coach Ryan Ten Doeschate paid a visit to Shri Kashi Vishwanath temple and the holy Ganges ghat during sunrise.
"On our adventitious trip to Varanasi, some of our cricketers and support staff took the opportunity to pay a visit to Shri Kashi Vishwanath temple and holy Ganga ghat during sunrise," it added.
Earlier, the KKR media team provided an update at 8.46pm on Monday, saying, "Due to inclement weather over Kolkata, the KKR charter flight has been diverted to Guwahati. We've just landed here." Then another update at 9.53pm said, "We've got clearance to fly back to Kolkata now, from Guwahati. Estimated arrival: 11pm." However, the ordeal was not over for the players and support staff as multiple attempts to land the flight failed, forcing the officials to divert the flight mid-air to Varanasi.
"Flight took off from Guwahati to Kolkata, was scheduled to land at 11 PM. Couldn't land once again due to bad weather, despite several attempts. Diverted mid-air to Varanasi now. Just landed here," said an update at 1:15 am.
The KKR team then spent the night at Varanasi and was to travel to Kolkata this afternoon.
"The team would be checking into Varanasi hotel for overnight stay. Return flight to Kolkata TBD on Tuesday (7 May) afternoon," the KKR media team said in the final update at 3:00 am.
KKR's next game is against Mumbai Indians at Edens Garden on Saturday.
The two-time former champions will play Gujarat Titans in Ahmedabad on May 13 and Rajasthan Royals in Guwahati on May 19 for their final two league matches.

The Chennai Super Kings climbed to the 3rd spot after beating the Punjab Kings on the same day. They now have 12 points from 11 games

IPL 2024 points table: KKR leapfrog Rajasthan Royals to take top spot; LSG in a muddle as CSK win

KKR are new table topped of IPL 2024. KKR leapfrogged the Rajasthan Royals at the top after thrashing the LSG on Sunday. Here is the full points table

<h2>The Chennai Super Kings climbed to the 3rd spot after beating the Punjab Kings on the same day. They now have 12 points from 11 games</h2>

The Kolkata Knight Riders are new table topped of IPL 2024. KKR leapfrogged the Rajasthan Royals at the top after thrashing the Lucknow Super Giants on Sunday. They now have 16 points from 11 outings.
RR were pushed to the second spot despite the same number of points but KKR have a better net run rate.
The Chennai Super Kings climbed to the 3rd spot after beating the Punjab Kings on the same day. They now have 12 points from 11 games.
The Sunrisers Hyderabad may not have played on Sunday but they climbed to the 4th spot as LSG's net run rate took a major hit after a 98-run thrashing.
KL Rahul's men slipped 2 points to the 5th position after losing their 2nd game in 3 outings.
The Delhi Capitals are in the 6th position and need to win remaining 3 games in order to stand a chance of making it to the playoffs.
The Royal Challengers Bengaluru are next on the list and are also in a do or die situation with just 8 points from 11 matches.
Punjab Kings and Gujarat Titans are 8th and 9th respectively on the points table as they have lost 7 games each in 11 outings.
The Mumbai Indians continue to be at the bottom with 8 losses from 11 matches so far.

Sunil Narine once again took bowlers to the cleaners with a fiery 81. Other batters too chipped in with quick scores as KKR finished at 235/6

IPL 2024, LSG vs KKR: Lucknow's batting collapses as Kolkata almost through to playoffs

The Kolkata Knight Riders continued their strong march towards IPL 2024 playoffs as they thrashed the Lucknow Super Giants by 98 runs at Ekana on Sunday

<h2>Sunil Narine once again took bowlers to the cleaners with a fiery 81. Other batters too chipped in with quick scores as KKR finished at 235/6</h2>

The Kolkata Knight Riders continued their strong march towards IPL 2024 playoffs as they thrashed the Lucknow Super Giants by 98 runs at Ekana on Sunday. Shreya Iyer's men leapfrogged Rajasthan Royals to take top spot in the points table on back of a better net run rate.
KL Rahul's decision to bowl first seemed the right call but his bowlers didn't respond as the skipper would have wanted them to.
Sunil Narine once again took bowlers to the cleaners with a fiery 81. Other batters too chipped in with quick scores as KKR finished at 235/6.
Lucknow never looked on track to chase that total down as they lost Arshin Kulkarni for 9.
KL Rahul and Marcus Stoinis did give the home crowd hope with a 50-run stand, but once they perished, LSG batters followed suit and fell like a pack of cards.
Varun Chakravarthy and Harshit Rana picked 3 wickets each as LSG was eventually bowled out for just 137.
While are all but through to the playoffs, LSG are no in a muddle with 2nd loss in 3 outings.

Mumbai Indians continue to be at the 9th position but with 4th consecutive loss, MI's campaign is all but over

IPL 2024 points table: KKR knocking on playoffs door, MI all but knocked out

KKR are knocking on the playoffs door as they consolidated their 2nd spot in IPL 2024 points table by beating MI on Friday. Here is the full points table

<h2>Mumbai Indians continue to be at the 9th position but with 4th consecutive loss, MI's campaign is all but over</h2>

The Kolkata Knight Riders are knocking on the playoffs door as they consolidated their 2nd spot in IPL 2024 points table by beating the Mumbai Indians on Friday. They now have 14 points from 10 matches.
Rajasthan Royals continue to lead the table with 16 points from as many outings.
The Lucknow Super Giants and the Sunrisers Hyderabad are on the 3rd and 4th spot respectively with 12 points from 10 games each.
The Chennai Super Kings slipped the 5th position after losing 3 of their 4 last games. They have 10 points.
The Delhi Capitals are in the 6th spot with 10 points from 11 games, while the Punjab Kings are 7th on the table with 8 points from 10 matches.
8th-placed Gujarat Titans are in a muddle as they have also have same points from as many outings as PBKS but have a poor net run rate.
Mumbai Indians continue to be at the 9th position but with 4th consecutive loss, MI's campaign is all but over.
RCB continue to be at the bottom with 3 wins in 10 matches.

Harshit Rana previously also attracted attention for an inappropriate celebration—a flying kiss—directed at Sunrisers Hyderabad’s Mayank Agarwal after dismissing him earlier in the tournament. That incident resulted in a 60% fine of his match fee.

KKR pacer Harshit Rana suspended and fined for breaching code of conduct once again in IPL 2024

Earlier in the tournament, Harshit Rana was fined 60% of his match fee for the same breach, where he gave a sendoff to Sunrisers Hyderabad's Mayank Agarwal.

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<h2>Harshit Rana previously also attracted attention for an inappropriate celebration&mdash;a flying kiss&mdash;directed at Sunrisers Hyderabad&rsquo;s Mayank Agarwal after dismissing him earlier in the tournament. That incident resulted in a 60% fine of his match fee.</h2>

Harshit Rana, the fast bowler for Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), has faced severe disciplinary action following his conduct during the IPL game against the Delhi Capitals on Monday evening. Rana has been fined 100% of his match fee and will serve a one-match suspension due to a breach of the IPL Code of Conduct.
The incident that led to these sanctions occurred during the Delhi Capitals' batting innings, involving a near sendoff to batsman Abishek Porel. Although Rana stopped short of a full sendoff, his actions did not go unnoticed by the match officials, leading to his punishment. This marks the second time this season that Rana has been penalized under the same level and article of the IPL code.
Rana committed what is classified as a Level 1 offence under Article 2.5 of the IPL's Code of Conduct. He acknowledged his mistake and accepted the punishment imposed by the Match Referee. In cases of Level 1 breaches, the decisions made by the Match Referee are conclusive and enforceable immediately.
This is not the first instance of disciplinary issues for Rana this season. He previously attracted attention for an inappropriate celebration&mdash;a flying kiss&mdash;directed at Sunrisers Hyderabad&rsquo;s Mayank Agarwal after dismissing him earlier in the tournament. That incident resulted in a 60% fine of his match fee. However, with the latest offence, the penalty has escalated to a full match fee forfeiture and a suspension, underscoring a zero-tolerance policy towards repeated breaches of conduct.
Harshit Rana has been a prominent player for KKR this season, proving crucial in their bowling lineup. He has claimed 11 wickets so far, tying with teammates Sunil Narine and Varun Chakravarthy as the top wicket-takers for the team. His aggressive bowling style has been a significant asset for KKR, although it seems his on-field demeanour has occasionally crossed the line, leading to disciplinary actions.
Rana&rsquo;s suspension will see him missing the upcoming crucial match against the Mumbai Indians, which could be a significant blow to KKR given his form and impact on the game.
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DC remained in the 6th spot on IPL 2024 points table having lost their first game in 3 outings.

IPL 2024 points table: KKR deny DC the 2nd spot; jump to 12 points

KKR consolidated their 2nd spot and denied DC from snatching that position from them on Monday. KKR now has 12 points from 9 matches.

<h2>DC remained in the 6th spot on IPL 2024 points table having lost their first game in 3 outings.</h2>

The Kolkata Knight Riders consolidated their 2nd spot and denied the Delhi Capitals from snatching that position from them on Monday. KKR now has 12 points from 9 matches.
DC on the other hand remained in the 6th spot on IPL 2024 points table having lost their first game in 3 outings.
Rajasthan Royals are knocking at the playoffs door as they are at the top of the table with 16 points from 9 matches.
The Chennai Super Kings returned to the 3rd spot as they thrashed the Sunrisers Hyderabad on Sunday. They now have 5 wins in 9 outings.
The Lucknow Super Giants take the 5th spot with 5 wins from 9 outings.
Gujarat Titans continued to slip as they lost against RCB on Sunday. They have now lost 3 in last 4 games.
Punjab Kings and Mumbai Indians are on the 8th and 9th spot respectively, with 3 wins from 9 matches each.
Despite winning 2 consecutive games, RCB continue to be at the bottom with just 3 wins from 10 games.
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Rishabh Pant's decision to bat first after winning the toss was a questionable one and it backfired when DC managed to put just 153/9 on the board.

IPL 2024, KKR vs DC: Phil Salt shines as Kolkata thrash Delhi by 7 wickets

The Kolkata Knight Riders broke little sweat on Monday and beat the Delhi Capitals by 7 wickets to deny them a hat-trick of victories in IPL 2024.

<h2>Rishabh Pant's decision to bat first after winning the toss was a questionable one and it backfired when DC managed to put just 153/9 on the board.</h2>

The Kolkata Knight Riders broke little sweat on Monday and beat the Delhi Capitals by 7 wickets to deny them a hat-trick of victories in IPL 2024.
Rishabh Pant's decision to bat first after winning the toss was a questionable one and it backfired when DC managed to put just 153/9. Number 9 batter Kuldeep Yadav was their top-scorer with an unbeaten 35.
The run chase proved to be a cakewalk for the Knight Riders as their openers once again took them off to a flying start with a 70-run stand in the powerplay itself.
Sunil Narine fell soon after but an in-form Phil Salt smashed 33-ball-68 before being dismissed by Axar Patel. KKR pushed Rinku Singh up the order but he was also out for 11.
However, Shreyas Iyer and Venkatesh Iyer never let Delhi claw their way back into the contest and finished off the game with an unbeaten 57-run partnership.
KKR won with 21 balls to spare and didn't let DC complete a hat-trick of wins.

Having put together a 138-run partnership off just 62 legal balls, Punjab breathed a sigh of relief when the Narine and Salt were eventually dismissed in their 70s, but even that was short-lived.

KKR vs PBKS: Narine, Salt & Co. annihilate Punjab, post highest IPL total at Eden Gardens

Carnage! That&rsquo;s what the crowd at the Eden Gardens witnessed as Sunil Narine and Phil Salt went berserk for the Kolkata Knight Riders. The duo have been outstanding in IPL 2024 and were once again, hell bent on sending the Punjab Kings on a leather hunt.
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 Sixes, fours, there was no shortage of boundaries as Sunil Narine continued his insane run at the top of the order. The all-rounder completed his fifty off just 23 balls to pile misery on the visitors. Phil Salt wasn&rsquo;t too far behind either. The Englishman too reached the half-century mark in 25 balls.
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 Having put together a 138-run partnership off just 62 legal balls, Punjab breathed a sigh of relief when the duo were eventually dismissed in their 70s.
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 But even that was short-lived. While they did manage to get Andre Russell out for a 12-ball 24, the two Iyers, Venkatesh and Shreyas took the Punjab bowlers to the cleaners at the death. While Shreyas smashed a 10-ball 28, including 3 sixes, Venkatesh Iyer&rsquo;s 39 off 23 ensured KKR posted a monumental 261/6 on the board.

<h2>Having put together a 138-run partnership off just 62 legal balls, Punjab breathed a sigh of relief when the Narine and Salt were eventually dismissed in their 70s, but even that was short-lived.</h2>

In an electrifying display of power-hitting, Sunil Narine and Phil Salt led a ferocious assault on the Punjab Kings' bowling lineup, leaving the spectators at Eden Gardens in awe during an IPL 2024 matchup. The Kolkata Knight Riders duo were relentless, showcasing their peak form and continuing their destructive streak in this season's tournament.
From the get-go, Narine unleashed an array of explosive shots, contributing significantly to the team's offensive onslaught. Demonstrating his excellent form, the all-rounder raced to a half-century in just 23 balls, wreaking havoc on the visiting bowlers. Close on his heels, Phil Salt, the dynamic English batsman, mirrored Narine's aggressive approach. Salt achieved his fifty from 25 deliveries, further intensifying the pressure on Punjab.
Together, Narine and Salt crafted a devastating 138-run partnership from a mere 62 balls, leaving the Punjab Kings desperate for a breakthrough. Their partnership was a spectacle of sheer dominance, featuring a barrage of sixes and fours, much to the delight of the home crowd. The duo's dismissal in the 70s offered a brief moment of respite for the beleaguered Punjab team.
However, any hope of a reprieve was quickly dashed as the Kolkata Knight Riders' batting depth came to the forefront. Although Punjab managed to claim the wicket of Andre Russell, who contributed a quick 24 off 12 balls, they were soon under siege again. The Iyers, Shreyas and Venkatesh, took command in the closing overs, propelling their team to an even higher score. Shreyas Iyer's rapid 28 from 10 balls, including three sixes, and Venkatesh Iyer&rsquo;s steady 39 off 23 balls, added further misery to the Punjab bowlers' statistics. Even as the southpaw got run out on the final ball of the innings, KKR had already mounted a formidable total of 261/6 on the scoreboard by then.
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Punjab Kings might receive a major boost in the form of captain Shikhar Dhawan returning to the playing XI, having missed the last 3 games for the franchise due to a shoulder injury.

IPL 2024: KKR vs PBKS preview - Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings form guide, head-to-head record, team changes, weather, probable XI

The dominant Kolkata Knight Riders will look to close the gap with table-toppers Rajasthan Royals, when they face the perennial underachievers Punjab Kings in #IPL2024 on Friday evening.

IPL 2024: KKR vs PBKS preview - Form guide, head-to-head record, team changes, weather, probable XI

<h2>Captain Shikhar Dhawan will miss his 4th consecutive game for the Punjab Kings, with the visitors winless ever since he dropped out of the side due to his shoulder injury.</h2>

The Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), currently sitting comfortably in the top half of the standings, are gearing up to face the inconsistent Punjab Kings. This matchup is crucial for KKR as they aim to solidify their place near the top of the table, just four points behind the Rajasthan Royals. The match will also put KKR's costliest acquisition, Mitchell Starc, under the spotlight as he looks to improve his performance and justify his hefty price tag.
KKR's journey so far in the tournament has been significantly bolstered by their batting lineup. Top-order batters such as Sunil Narine and Phil Salt have delivered explosive starts, setting the stage for middle-order hitters like Andre Russell and captain Shreyas Iyer. Despite Iyer's relatively moderate strike rate of 126.66, his strategic contributions continue to be vital for the team. Additionally, Rinku Singh, despite limited opportunities, has managed a strike rate nearing 160, showcasing the depth and firepower within the KKR squad.
However, the team has faced setbacks, including Nitish Rana's finger fracture, which has deprived them of a key player against spin and a useful part-time bowler. This loss adds pressure on the remaining lineup to compensate, particularly in handling spin attacks.
On the bowling front, Sunil Narine remains a standout performer with an economy rate just above 7, an impressive feat in the current high-scoring environment. Nevertheless, even Narine has shown signs of vulnerability, particularly highlighted by Rajat Patidar's aggressive play in a recent outing. This vulnerability is a concern for KKR as they face a Punjab team with capable hitters like Ashutosh Sharma and Shashank Singh, who have been in formidable form this season.
Mitchell Starc, in particular, faces intense scrutiny. His underperformance, characterized by an economy rate of 11.48, is alarming for a player bought at a record price of approximately USD 3 million. Starc's struggle to adapt his style to the demands of T20 cricket, especially at crucial death overs, is a glaring issue. He will need to diversify his bowling tactics, potentially incorporating slower deliveries to deceive batsmen.
As KKR prepares to face Punjab Kings, the contrast in team dynamics is stark. While KKR's strength lies in their robust top-order batting, Punjab has often relied on their uncapped players to rescue them from difficult situations. The absence of their captain Shikhar Dhawan has further weakened the visitors' batting.
Team News
While KKR are unlikely to make any changes, PBKS captain Shikhar Dhawan is still nursing a shoulder injury and won't be available for this contest. It will be the 4th consecutive game he'll miss for PBKS.
Head-to-Head record
Historically, the KKR-PBKS clash has been a one-sided affair, with KKR winning 21 contests compared to Punjab's 11.
Weather Report
Hot and humid is what you get in Kolkata during the summers. With temperatures crossing 40&deg;C during the day, expect the evening to be a little better but still pretty warm. Despite a threat of a few showers during the day, we should get a full game.
Probable XIs
KKR Probable XI:&nbsp;Philip Salt (wk), Sunil Narine, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Shreyas Iyer (c), Venkatesh Iyer, Andre Russell, Rinku Singh, Ramandeep Singh, Mitchell Starc, Varun Chakaravarthy, Harshit Rana
PBKS Probable XI:&nbsp;Sam Curran (c), Prabhmiran Singh, Atharva Taide, Liam Livingstone, Shashank Singh, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Ashutosh Sharma, Harpreet Brar, Harshal Patel, Kagiso Rabada, Arshdeep Singh
Full squads
Kolkata Knight Riders: Philip Salt (wk), Sunil Narine, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Shreyas Iyer (c), Andre Russell, Rinku Singh, Venkatesh Iyer, Ramandeep Singh, Mitchell Starc, Varun Chakaravarthy, Harshit Rana, Vaibhav Arora, Suyash Sharma, Manish Pandey, Anukul Roy, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Allah Ghazanfar, Sakib Hussain, Sherfane Rutherford, Chetan Sakariya, Nitish Rana, Srikar Bharat, Dushmantha Chameera
Punjab Kings:&nbsp;Shikhar Dhawan (c), Sam Curran, Prabhsimran Singh, Rilee Rossouw, Liam Livingstone, Harpreet Singh Bhatia, Shashank Singh, Jitesh Sharma(w), Ashutosh Sharma, Harpreet Brar, Harshal Patel, Kagiso Rabada, Arshdeep Singh, Rahul Chahar, Shivam Singh, Rishi Dhawan, Vidhwath Kaverappa, Atharva Taide, Jonny Bairstow, Nathan Ellis, Tanay Thyagarajan, Shikhar Dhawan, Chris Woakes, Sikandar Raza, Prince Choudhary, Vishwanath Singh
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(With PTI inputs)

Jos Buttler and R Ashwin, who missed the contest against the Punjab Kings, could return to the starting lineup for this crucial contest at the Eden Gardens.

IPL 2024: KKR vs RR preview - Form guide, head-to-head record, team changes, weather, probable XI

Rajasthan Royals currently lead the pack with 10 points, but a victory for #KKR will vault them to the top spot, thanks to their superior net run rate. 

All you need to know about the top-of-the-table #KKRvRR clash in #IPL2024

<h2>Jos Buttler and R Ashwin, who missed the contest against the Punjab Kings, could return to the starting lineup for this crucial contest at the Eden Gardens.</h2>

This Tuesday at Eden Gardens, a crucial IPL showdown is on the cards as the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) take on the Rajasthan Royals (RR) in a battle that could reshape the top of the points table. With both teams eyeing the leadership position, the match promises to be a contest of KKR&rsquo;s strategic bowling against RR&rsquo;s formidable batting lineup.
The Rajasthan Royals currently lead the pack with 10 points, but a victory for KKR will vault them to the top, thanks to their superior net run rate among the ten teams. RR&rsquo;s batting strength this season has been notable, with Sanju Samson, Riyan Parag, and Shimron Hetmyer consistently delivering powerful performances. However, the team has been seeking more substantial contributions from other Indian batters like Yashasvi Jaiswal and Dhruv Jurel, who have yet to make a significant impact this IPL season. The potential return of Jos Buttler, who sat out the previous game due to a minor injury, could provide a significant boost for this critical encounter.
KKR&rsquo;s bowling attack is being led by Sunil Narine, whose performances for over a decade now, have been pivotal in the team's successes, particularly noted during their championship runs in 2012 and 2014 under Gautam Gambhir&rsquo;s captaincy. Narine&rsquo;s recent form, enhanced by Gambhir's return as mentor, has reignited KKR&rsquo;s title aspirations. Despite not capturing a large tally of wickets, Narine&rsquo;s economical bowling, highlighted by his boundary-free overs, has been crucial. His spells at home - 1/19 against Sunrisers Hyderabad and 1/17 against the Lucknow Super Giants played significant roles in KKR&rsquo;s victories, particularly evident during their eight-wicket win over LSG where Narine's tight bowling restricted the opposition to 161/7.
The matchup against RR will see Narine&rsquo;s tactical bowling against a lineup where key batters in Samson, Parag and Hetmyer have been striking at 155+ this season. Narine's own batting has also been impressive, boasting a strike rate of 183.51 and averaging over 33, adding a vital layer to his role within the team. Alongside him, Mitchell Starc has returned to form, as shown by his 3/28 performance against LSG, which included two critical wickets in the final over.
The dynamics of this high-stakes game will likely revolve around the interaction between KKR&rsquo;s strong bowling lineup and RR&rsquo;s aggressive batting approach. One potential weak link for KKR could be the form of their captain, Shreyas Iyer, who has appeared uncertain against both pace and spin, despite scoring an unbeaten 38 in their last game.
KKR&rsquo;s batting strategy this season has depended significantly on dynamic starts from Phil Salt and Narine and powerful finishes from Andre Russell. However, the lower order, including Rinku Singh and without the injured vice-captain Nitish Rana, has not been tested extensively, which could be crucial if RR&rsquo;s bowlers make early breakthroughs.
RR boasts a robust bowling squad with Trent Boult, Avesh Khan, Yuzvendra Chahal, and Keshav Maharaj, and they are hopeful that Ravichandran Ashwin, alongside Jos Buttler, returns to the lineup after missing the last game.&nbsp; Team News Jos Buttler and R Ashwin, who missed the game against Punjab Kings due to niggles, could return to the starting lineup. There has, however, been no update on Sandeep Sharma, who has missed the last 3 matches for the Royals. For KKR, vice-captain Nitish Rana continues to be on the sidelines due to injury and the Knight Riders will most likely go in with the same XI. Head-to-Head record It's always been a close battle between these two sides, who have locked horns 28 times in the past. KKR lead the record but only just, winning 14 of the 28 encounters, with RR emerging victorious in 13 of them. 1 game was a no result. Weather Report It's going to be a hot and humid day in Kolkata on Tuesday, with temperatures soaring to as much as 39&deg;C. While the evening will be slightly cooler, there's a 10% chance of rain at the Eden Gardens. Probable XIs KKR Probable XI: Philip Salt(wk), Sunil Narine, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Shreyas Iyer (c), Venkatesh Iyer, Andre Russell, Ramandeep Singh, Mitchell Starc, Harshit Rana, Vaibhav Arora, Varun Chakaravarthy (Impact sub: Rinku Singh) RR Probable XI: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Jos Buttler, Sanju Samson(wk/c), Riyan Parag, Dhruv Jurel, Shimron Hetmyer, Keshav Maharaj, Trent Boult, Avesh Khan, Kuldeep Sen, Yuzvendra Chahal (Impact sub: R Ashwin)
Full squads Kolkata Knight Riders: Philip Salt(w), Sunil Narine, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Shreyas Iyer(c), Venkatesh Iyer, Ramandeep Singh, Rinku Singh, Andre Russell, Anukul Roy, Mitchell Starc, Vaibhav Arora, Varun Chakaravarthy, Suyash Sharma, Manish Pandey, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Sakib Hussain, Harshit Rana, Dushmantha Chameera, Srikar Bharat, Nitish Rana, Chetan Sakariya, Sherfane Rutherford, Allah Ghazanfar Rajasthan Royals: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Jos Buttler, Sanju Samson(w/c), Riyan Parag, Shimron Hetmyer, Dhruv Jurel, Ravichandran Ashwin, Trent Boult, Avesh Khan, Kuldeep Sen, Yuzvendra Chahal, Keshav Maharaj, Rovman Powell, Tanush Kotian, Shubham Dubey, Navdeep Saini, Nandre Burger, Abid Mushtaq, Sandeep Sharma, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Donovan Ferreira, Kunal Singh Rathore <a href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/ipl/this-is-worst-kind-of-bowling-sunil-gavaskar-lambasts-hardik-pandya-for-his-performance-against-csk-1713165990066">'This is worst kind of bowling': Sunil Gavaskar lambasts Hardik Pandya for his performance against CSK</a> (With PTI inputs)

Shreyas Iyer's decision to bowl first proved right as the hosts restricted LSG to a mere 161/7 on a decent batting track.

IPL 2023, KKR vs LSG: Phil Salt helps Kolkata return to winning ways, thrash Lucknow by 8 wickets

LSG had never lost a game while defending a total of over 160 in the IPL but now they have lost 2 consecutive such matches. KKR thrashed LSG by 8 wickets in the first match of a super Sunday to return to winning ways.

Shreyas Iyer's decision to bowl first proved right as the hosts restricted LSG to a mere 161/7 on a decent batting track.

The Lucknow Super Giants had never lost a game while defending a total of over 160 in the IPL but now they have lost 2 consecutive such matches. The Kolkata Knight Riders thrashed LSG by 8 wickets in the first match of a super Sunday to return to winning ways.
Shreyas Iyer's decision to bowl first proved right as the hosts restricted LSG to a mere 161/7 on a decent batting track.
Mitchell Starc finally lived up to his hype with 3 wickets as no LSG batter except for Nicholas Pooran looked in fluent touch.
Their defence also began on a disastrous note as debutant Shamar Joseph leaked 20 runs in the very first over.
Mohsin Khan, who returned to the side after an injury, tried hard to keep LSG in the game with 2 wickets upfront but poor fielding and no support from any other bowler made it an easy run-chase for KKR.
Phil Salt cut loose and smashed 89 not out off 47 balls and stitched an unbeaten 120-run partnership with skipper Shreyas Iyer as the Knights won with 26 balls to spare.
With that, KKR registered their 4th win in 5 outings. LSG on the other hand were handed their 2nd consecutive defeat.
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