KKR extended their winning streak in the IPL 2024 with a commanding performance against LSG, securing a massive 98-run victory at the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow on Sunday, May 5th.
Kolkata Knight Riders kicked off their innings in Lucknow with a bang, as Phil Salt and Sunil Narine unleashed chaos upon the home team’s bowlers. Their aggressive approach put Lucknow Super Giants under immense pressure right from the start, forming a formidable 61-run opening partnership.
Following Salt’s departure, Angkrish Raghuvanshi joined forces with Narine to further solidify Kolkata’s position, adding an impressive 79 runs for the second wicket. Their partnership laid the groundwork for a massive total at the Ekana Stadium.
Contributions from Rinku Singh, Shreyas Iyer, and Ramandeep Singh bolstered Kolkata’s innings, propelling them to a commanding total of 235 runs. Lucknow’s Naveen-ul-Haq managed to snag three wickets amidst the onslaught.
In response, Lucknow Super Giants faltered early with the loss of Arshin Kulkarni. However, skipper KL Rahul and Marcus Stoinis fought back valiantly, stitching together a crucial 50-run partnership. Yet, Kolkata’s bowlers soon tightened their grip on the game, consistently taking wickets and seizing control.
Ultimately, Lucknow Super Giants succumbed to Kolkata Knight Riders’ dominance, getting bowled out for 137 runs, handing Kolkata a resounding 98-run victory. With this win, Shreyas Iyer’s squad ascended to the top of the table with 16 points. Varun Chakravarthy and Harshit Rana led the bowling charge, each claiming three wickets, while Andre Russell contributed with two scalps.
On Twitter, fans erupted with praise for Kolkata Knight Riders’ stellar performance, celebrating their commanding display with both bat and ball.
Here are some of the reactions from the fans:
