Kolkata Knight Riders defeated Sunrisers Hyderabad in Match 03 of IPL 2024.
Andre Russell was named Player of the Match for his brilliant all-round show.
In a thrilling encounter at the iconic Eden Gardens, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) clashed with Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in Match 3 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024. The high-scoring contest turned out to be a nail-biting thriller where the Knight Riders registered a 4-run victory.
Andre Russell’s powerful knock takes KKR to a formidable total
Electing to bowl first after winning the toss, Sunrisers Hyderabad aimed to restrict Kolkata Knight Riders’ batting prowess on their home turf. Kolkata Knight Riders commenced their innings with a flurry of boundaries and sixes, posting a formidable total of 208/7 in their allotted 20 overs. Philip Salt led the charge with a blistering 54 off 40 deliveries, supported by notable contributions from Ramandeep Singh (35 off 17) and Rinku Singh (23 off 15). However, it was the explosive innings of Andre Russell that stole the show, smashing a sensational 64 off just 25 balls, including seven towering sixes.
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