Kolkata Knight Riders vs Rajasthan Royals, Match 31 - Live Cricket Score
Indian Premier League, 2024 | 16 Apr 2024, Tue, 7:30 PM IST | Eden Gardens, Kolkata
KKR
223/6 (20 ov)
RR
224/8 (20 ov)
Player of the Match: Jos Buttler
POTM Jos Buttler said:
"Keep believing, that was the real key today. I was struggling a bit for rhythm. At times you feel frustrated or you are questioning yourself. I tell myself it's okay, keep going, you'll get your rhythm back and try to stay calm. There's been plenty of times throughout the IPL, you've seen crazy things happen. Guys like Dhoni and Kohli, the way they still the end and keep believing and I tried to do the same. That's something Sanagakkara has told me a lot - there's always a breaking point. The worse thing you can do is to not fight and give your wicket away. He just tells me to stay there and at some point, the momentum will change. That's been a big part of my play over the last few years. (Greatest IPL innings?) I would think so. Very satisfying," Buttler said.
Winning skipper Sanju Samson said:
"Very happy with the win. We were wondering like the wickets we lost. Rovman hit a couple of sixes and that's when we felt like we were in the game. Some luck also, they also played really well. The quality of spin they had, they bowled really well. This ground suited them. Jos did what he does for us in the last 6-7 years, so happy for him. It (Jos's knock) should go right on top. Being an opener, if he gets in, no runs are unchaseable. He does something special," Samson said.
Losing skipper Shreyas Iyer said:
"(Was this game a bitter pill to swallow?) I would second that actually, emotions were a roller coaster, certainly didn’t think we will get into this situation. It’s a funny game at the end of the day, he was striking the ball cleanly and timing them so well, have to take it on the chin and move on. I mean at this point of time you see that you bowl your best deliveries, a little bit hit or miss and you are sent out of the ground, it’s good that it happened now rather than it happening in the later stages of the tournament, good learning for us. (On Sunil Narine) He is a great asset to the team and he is showing it every game, he is that kind of player who capitalizes on each and every moment. I'm glad that he is a part of our team. Since he was striking it so well, I thought let’s take pace off the ball and gave it to Chakaravarthy and it’s high pressure when you have five fielders inside the circle, you basically don’t have idea where to bowl. It’s just about relaxing and rejuvenating, it was very humid as well today. It's important to learn from our mistakes and bounce back. We have a few days break. At the end of the day, it was a great game, a few overs here and there but I’m really proud of the boys," Iyer said.
BUTTLER WINS IT FOR RAJASTHAN ROYALS
What a knock from Jos Buttler. He can barely run but wins it for Rajasthan Royals. They win by two wickets as KKR are disappointed. Shah Rukh Khan claps from the stand but the players look dejected.
CENTURY FOR BUTTLER
Buttler completed his half-century with a massive six. Second hundred of the season. RR need three to win but the party can start in the dressing room.
Nine runs needed to win
19 runs off Rana's over. This is incredible from Buttler. He is 98* as RR need nine runs to win in the final over. They are the clear favourites now.
18 runs off the over
Starc once again proved to be expensive. 18 runs off the over as RR are 196/8 after 18 overs. 28 runs needed to win in two overs. RR are in the hunt and seem to be the favourite.
Varun's double whammy
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Trent Boult departs
Trent Boult got run out while running for two.
Three overs remaining
RR are 178/7 after 17 overs. 46 runs remaining in three overs. All eyes on Buttler.
Rovman Powell departs
Sunil Narine ultimately picked up the important wicket of Powell, who departed for 26 runs. RR decided to review it and it's three reds. They are 178/7
4,6,6
ROVMAN POWELL IS PUTTING UP A SHOW AGAINST SUNIL NARINE.
17 runs off the over
RR are not slowing down. End of the 16th over, they are 162/6. 62 runs needed in four overs.
17 runs off the over
RR batters are accelerating. 17 runs off Varun's over as RR are 145/6 after 15 overs.
Half-century for Jos Buttler
Courtesy of back-to-back boundaries, Jos Buttler completed his half-century at Eden Gardens. In 36 balls.