Phil Salt (30 in 20 balls) and Sunil Narine (47 in 22 balls) put KKR to a fine start with a quickfire 86-run opening stand in 39 balls give KKR easy win aganist RCB | © iplt20.com
In a captivating showdown between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in Match 10 of IPL 2024, the latter emerged victorious, breaking the streak of home team wins in the tournament. The M Chinnaswamy Stadium, known for its small ground, favored the chasing team once again, as KKR chased down a target of 183 with ease, clinching a seven-wicket victory with 19 balls to spare.
Narine’s Milestone and Explosive Start
KKR’s strategy of utilizing Sunil Narine at the top paid off handsomely as the veteran cricketer marked his 500th T20 appearance with a brilliant cameo, smashing 47 runs off just 22 balls. Phil Salt also contributed significantly as KKR amassed 85 runs without losing a wicket in the powerplay, setting a solid platform for their chase.
Building upon the explosive start, Venkatesh Iyer and Shreyas Iyer ensured KKR’s dominance throughout the innings. Venkatesh’s half-century and Shreyas’ composed innings guided KKR to a comfortable victory, with the match concluding as early as the 17th over. Their partnership highlighted KKR’s depth in batting and ability to capitalize on a solid start.
Despite RCB’s valiant effort, led by a magnificent unbeaten innings of 83 runs by Virat Kohli, they fell short of defending their total. Kohli’s aggressive approach, marked by his willingness to take on both pace and spin bowlers, showcased a shift in his T20 batting style. His performance underscored his adaptability and determination to excel in all formats of the game.
KKR’s bowlers, particularly Andre Russell and Harshit Rana, displayed exemplary skills by exploiting the conditions effectively. Their ability to vary pace and extract movement from the aging ball posed challenges for RCB’s batting lineup, ultimately contributing to KKR’s victory.
The match witnessed a riveting contest between two powerhouse teams of the IPL. While KKR’s comprehensive victory ended the streak of home team dominance in IPL 2024, RCB’s fighting spirit and Kohli’s masterclass ensured a thrilling spectacle for fans. As the tournament progresses, such captivating encounters promise to keep cricket aficionados on the edge of their seats, celebrating the essence of the sport.
Match Summary
Royal Challengers Bengaluru 182/6 (20) | |
| Virat Kholi 83* (59) | Andre Russel |
| Cameron Green 33 (21) | Harshit Rana |
| Glenn Maxwell 28 (19) | Sunil Narine |
Kolkata Knight Riders 186/3 (16.5) | |
| Venkatesh Iyer 50 (30) | Vyshak Vijay Kumar |
| Sunil Narine 47 (22) | Mayank Dagar |
| Shreyas Iyar 39* (24) | Yash Dayal |
Toss: KKR won the toss and decided to bowl first
Stadium: M. Shinnaswamy Stadium
Result: KKR won by 7 wickets and 19 balls left
Player of the Match: Sunil Narine (KKR) – 47 (22) & 1/40 (4)
