IPL: Top 5 batting performances for KKR
Before witnessing Kolkata Knight Riders' journey in the 2024 IPL in the upcoming months, it’s essential to know the five best knocks of the two-time IPL champions.
2. Yusuf Pathan’s 72 off 22 against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in 2014
Yusuf Pathan was known for his fierce batting style in white-ball cricket. Serving KKR from 2011 to 2017, he delivered a lot of match-winning knocks to the team but in 2014, he produced a jaw-dropping knock from his bat and broke into record books.
At the iconic Eden Gardens, when the home team was tasked to achieve 161 runs in 15.2 overs to qualify for the playoffs, Yusuf showcased nerves of steel and took SRH’s quality bowling attack to the cleaners. Standing at the crease, he played massive strokes and brought his fifty in just 15 balls.
After completing his half-century, the right-handed batter didn’t relax and continued his onslaught on SRH. Yusuf got dismissed after scoring 72 off 22 but his knock powered Kolkata to achieve the target in 14.2 overs and qualify for the playoffs without any hassle.
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