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The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 witnessed yet another thrilling clash as the Delhi Capitals (DC) locked horns with the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in what turned out to be a spectacular showdown. Amidst the roar of the crowd and the tension in the air, KKR emerged victori🔥ous in a comprehensive 🐈fashion, overpowering DC by a staggering margin of 106 runs.
KKR’s batting masterclass
Sunil Narine’s explosive knock
From the very onset, it was evident that KKR meant business. Led by the remarkable performances of Sunil Narine and Angkrish Raghuvanshi, they set the stage on fire with their explosive batting display. Narine, primarily known for his prowess with the ball, surprised everyone with his ferocious batting onslaught. His scintillating knock of 85 runs off just 39 deliveries left the DC bowlers gasping for ⭕breath and the fans in awe of his talent.
Angkrish Raghuvanshi’s stylish arrival in IPL 2024
But Narine was not alone in his heroics. Angkrish Raghuvanshi, a rising star in the IPL arena, showcased his immense potential with a stylish fifty that announced his arrival in th♍e tournament. His quickfire innings added to the onslaught, putting DC under immense pressure.
The finishing touch by Andre Russell and Rinku Singh
The onslaught didn’t end there. Andre Russell and Rinku Singh joined forces to further demoralize the DC bowling attack. Russell’s blistering 41 off 19 balls and Singh’s explosive 28 off just 8 deliveries propelled KKR to a record-breaking total of 272/7 in their allotted 20 overs.
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DC’s chase and the struggle against KKR’s bowling
Rishabh Pant and Tristan Stubbs efforts in vain
In response, DC’s top order struggled to get going against the formidable KKR bowling attack. Despite valiant efforts from David Warner and Prithvi Shaw, wickets fell at regular intervals, denting DC’s chase early on. Although Rishabh Pant and Tristan Stubbs provided some resistance with impressive half-centuries, the target proved insurmountable for DC as they were eventually bowle꧂d out for 166.
KKR’s bowling duo of Varun Chakaravarthy and Vaibhav Arora wreaked havoc on the DC batting lineup, claiming three wickets each and sealing KKR’s dominant victory.
Here’s how Twitter reacted:
KKR HAS WON FIRST 3 GAMES OF AN IPL SEASON FOR THE FIRST TIME IN HIS♒TORY. 🤯
– Gambhir & Iyer bringing Glory days to KKR.
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns)
KKR REGISTERED THEIR HIGHEST IPL TOTAL I🐻N HISTORY.
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra)
16 yearChallenge KKR from 222 – 2008
272- 2024— Shikhar Sagar (@crazy__shikhu)
“Who’s on top of the points table?”
— Netflix India (@NetflixIndia)
KKR is ba💃ck on top table again. Look at the NRR.
— Soni Raj Singh (@SoniDreams_)
. and ’s deadly combo will bring the glory back for ܫ in .
It was SRK’s decision to bring Gauti back because he knowsꦕ there’s nobody bigger & better than GG if KKR wants to win trophies again.
And Guru Gauti responds with 3 wins in first 3.
— Madhav Sharma (@HashTagCricket)
How doe🀅s India tap this incredible talent on display? Everyday a new flower blooms. Raghuvanshi looks very classy and confident. And still only 18!
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha)
Comeback ho to jaisa ho. 👐🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Back to back fifties. 🙌🙌
— Ridhima Pathak (@PathakRidhima)
This is the Gautam Gambhir ♔Era in KKR. 💜💜🫡
— Saabir Zafar (@Saabir_Saabu01)
Rishabh pꦇant batting well is such a pleasing feeling.
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan)
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KKR beat delhi capitals by 106 runs 🔥
— KRrsnaX (@Krrishnahu)
Captain Shreyas Iyer's KKR stays unbeaten in IPL 2024 with 2 one sided away wins🔥💜
— Rajiv (@Rajiv1841)
THIS IS AN APPREC💙IATION POST FOR OUR BOWLERS ON THIS FLAT WICKET. GETTING THE OPPOSITE TEAM ALL OUT.
ONE SIDED AFFAIR.
— KKR Vibe (@KnightsVibe)
We don't concede 240+ after giving a 270+ target.
AMI KKR, WE RULE!— r. (@poeticbirdie)
Sunil Narine smashing sixes ✅
Russell-Rinku finishing innings ✅
Youngsters taking responsibility ✅
Team scoring massive totals ✅
Starc taking wickets in power play ✅Thi🦹s is Guru 🎉’s impact which has made a formidable force in .
— Madhav Sharma (@HashTagCricket)
Well played R😼ishabh Pant. Bro is getting better with every game. If he continues ꩵlike this then he will definitely be there in the T20 World Cup squad.
— R A T N I S H (@LoyalSachinFan)