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The Indian Premier League (IPL) has always been a spectacle of cricketing excellence, but sometimes, a match comes along that redefines the very essence of the game. Such was the case in Match 16 of IPL 2024, where Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) put on a battinಞg display for the ages, leav൲ing fans awestruck and opponents reeling.
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) had set the bar high earlier in the season, posting a staggering 277/3, breaking the previous record held by Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), who now found themselves relegated to the second spot with 263/5. However, little did the fans know that they will soon witness another team surpassing the 250-run mark in the ongoing season and relegate RCB further down the ranks in terms of IPL’s highest totals. But KKR achieved the seemingly impossible by posting 272/7 against Delhi Capitals (DC) on April 3, courtesy of a series of stellar performan🔯ces..
Sunil Narine’s blitzkrieg leaves DC bowlers perplexed
The stage was set, and KKR’s batters came out with an intent that was palpable from the first ball. Sunil Narine, known more fo♛r his spin wizardry, turned into a batting maestro as he tore apart the Delhi Capitals bowling attack. His blistering knock of 85 runs off 𝔍just 39 deliveries left the opposition stunned and the fans on the edge of their seats.
Angkrish Raghuvanshi’s stylish arrival
But the fireworks didn’t stop there. Angkrish Raghuvanshi, a young talent making his mark in the IPL, joined Narine in the assault on the DC bowlers. His quickfire fift✨y announced his arriva🍸l in the tournament in style, adding to the woes of the opposition.
Andre Russell and Rinku Singh duo add further fire
As if Narine and Raghuvanshi’s onslaught wasn’t enough, the duo of Andre Russell and Rinku Singh added insult to injury with their explosive batting display. Russell’s 41 off 19 deliveries and Singh’s 28 off just 8 balls were the finishing touches to KKR’s record-breaking innings.
Also WATCH: Angkrish Raghuvanshi’s audacious reverse-hit six in DC vs KK♌R clash leaves everyone stunned
A record-breaking performance: KKR etches its name in history books
The match witnessed a total of 18 sixes being hit, sending the crowd into a frenzy with every boundary. Fans couldn’t contain their excitement as KKR stamped their authority on the game, leaving DC struggling to find answers.
Fans overwhelmed by KKR’s dominant batting
With these impressive performances, the record for the second highest team total in IPL history was shattered and KKR etched their name in the annals of cไricketing greatness. But more than the numbers, it was the sheer dominance and entertainment value of their performance that will be remembered for years to come. Fans couldn’t control their emotions and flo🉐oded social media with diverse reactions.
Here’s how Twitter reacted:
༺KKR POSTED THE SECOND HIGHEST TEAM SCORE 🌠IN IPL HISTORY..!!!!
– 272/7 FROM 20 OVER vs DC. 🤯
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns)
SRH right now…..
— Ridhima Pathak (@PathakRidhima)
SRH when KKR got all our for 272
— SwatKat💃 (@swatic12)
unleashed carnage 🔥🔥
Scored Second Highest score ever..
Mons🔴trous hitting.. Never Seen KKR this consistent 👍👍
Hope will lift the trophy this season.
— Sumit Kadel (@SumitkadeI)
KKR gave RCB their 49 anꦐd now took away their 263 too. What kind of g🎶enerational hate is this?
— Heisenberg ☢ (@internetumpire)
March 27th – SRH posted the highest score in IPL history.
April 3rd – KKR posted the second highest team score in IPL history.
IPL 2024 MADNESS….!!! 🤯👌
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns)
SRH, MI and now KKR 😭😭
— Aman_Chain 🇮🇳 (@Amanprabhat9)
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What was that?????? Some swag by Angkrish Raꦿghuvanshi.
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan)
What a cameo by Rinku Singh. 🔥
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra)
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Just realised that our next tw🦂o games are against SRH and K𒁏KR.
— Hustler (@HustlerCSK)
This is 𒊎just a teaser, Rinku Singh will show the whole film in the T20 World Cup.♊ 🔥
— Vishal. (@SPORTYVISHAL)
Rinku Singh making everyone happy 🥹💜
— sohom (@AwaaraHoon)
Andre Russell in this IPL 2024:
– 64*(25).
– 41(19).
– This is Andre Russell Mania…!!!! 🔥
— Tanuj Singh (@ImTanujSingh)