Highlights of KKR vs. SRH, IPL 2024: A thrilling last-over match sees Kolkata Knight Riders defeat Sunrisers Hyderabad by 4 runs.
The highlight of Kolkata Knight Riders’ intense four-run victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad in their IPL encounter on Saturday was Andre Russell’s all-around performance.
KKR reached 208 for seven thanks to Phil Salt’s more practical 54 off 40 balls and Russell’s vicious unbeaten 64 off 25 balls with three fours and seven sixes.
Their most effective bowler was left-arm pacer T Natarajan, who took three wickets (3/32).
SRH made multiple attempts to take down 208, especially in the latter part of the innings when Heinrich Klaasen (63, 29b, 8x6s) went off.
However, the Hyderabad team came agonizingly close to the goal.
Brief scores: Sunrisers Hyderabad: 204/7 in 20 overs (Heinrich Klaasen 63, Mayank Agarwal 32; Harshit Rana 3/33, Andre Russell 2/25) lost to Kolkata Knight Riders: 208 for 7 in 20 overs (Andre Russell 64 not out, Phil Salt 54; T Natarajan 3/32) by 4 runs.
Ball six in the twentieth over, Harshit Rana to Pat Cummins, dot ball, Kolkata Knight Riders win by four runs
And that’s it! The Kolkata Knight Riders have won. What a way to begin the season for Sunrisers Hyderabad and KKR. KKR begins their IPL 2024 campaign with a thrilling victory in the final over. The hosts thrill the home crowd with an exciting 4-run victory. KKR weathers the fear of Heinrich Klaasen! Outstanding work from both groups. In order to secure victory for his team, Harshit Rana delivers a spectacular last over. Heartbreak for the Shah. They almost made it, but they fall short at the last obstacle.
