KKR vs PBKS IPL 2024 Highlights: Punjab Kings beat Kolkata Knight Riders by 8 wickets
Follow highlights from match 42 of TATA IPL 2024 between KKR and PBKS here.
Kolkata Knight Riders are gearing up to take on the struggling Punjab Kings in the 42nd match of the Indian Premier League 2024 at Eden Gardens this Friday. Kolkata is currently sitting pretty in second place in the points table and is looking to secure an early spot in the playoffs.
Led by Shreyas Iyer, Kolkata recently pulled off a nail-biting one-run victory while defending a total of 222 against the Royal Challengers Bangalore in their last match. With five wins out of eight games, Kolkata seems to be on track for a playoff berth and are definitely the favorites against the struggling Punjab Kings.
On the other hand, Punjab Kings suffered a setback in their quest for a playoff spot after a close three-wicket loss to the Gujarat Titans in their previous match. With captain Shikhar Dhawan sidelined due to injury, Punjab Kings have slipped to ninth place in the points table with just two wins in eight games.
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KKR vs PBKS IPL 2024 Live Score: Punjab Kings won by 8 wkts
Shashank effortlessly lofts Chameera's first delivery straight over the umpire for a magnificent six! A single is taken on the next ball. Bairstow then expertly slashes the ball through point for another single. With just one run needed to secure victory, Shashank calmly pushes the ball into the covers for a single, ultimately winning the match.
KKR 261/6 (20)
PBKS 262/2 (18.4)
KKR vs PBKS IPL 2024 Live Score: PBKS 196/2 in 14 overs
Chakravarthy bowled a full delivery, and Shashank responded by pulling it over deep square for a magnificent six! He does it again, this time pulling it over mid-wicket. The next delivery takes an inside edge, resulting in a single being taken. Bairstow is now on strike, and he manages to score another single.
KKR vs PBKS IPL 2024 Live Score: PBKS 173/1 in 12 overs
Rossouw elegantly sends the ball soaring across the leg side for a magnificent six! The next delivery is wide. He calmly pushes it to mid-on for a single. Another six! Bairstow expertly pulls the ball behind backward square leg for yet another maximum. And another six! The batter pulls it behind once more for another maximum.
KKR vs PBKS IPL 2024 Live Score: PBKS 120/1 in 9 overs
Varun Chakaravarthy has been brought in to replace Sunil Narine. The first four deliveries of the over resulted in a double and three singles. However, Baristow managed to mistime his shot, but it still managed to sail over extra covers for a six, bringing his total score to fifty.
KKR vs PBKS IPL 2024 Live Score: PBKS 93/1 in 6 overs
boundary. Then, he showcases sheer power with a towering six. The hits keep coming as he clears the cover region for another boundary, followed by choosing mid-on for his third consecutive four. He smashes a fifth boundary in five deliveries with an impressive stretch and pull for a maximum. However, the excitement is short-lived as Prabhsimran is run out after attempting an unnecessary single and falling short of making his ground.
KKR vs PBKS IPL 2024 Live Score: PBKS 45/0 in 3 overs
Chameera continues his spell as Prabhsimran showcases his skill with the bat. A magnificent shot from Prabhsimran results in a six, as he elegantly shuffles across and executes a lap shot behind square to kick off the over with a maximum. Not stopping there, Prabhsimran confidently lofts the ball over covers for a boundary. Chameera finds himself under pressure as Prabhsimran effortlessly dispatches another full ball for six, this time over long off. To conclude the over in style, Prabhsimran confidently goes over the bowler's head for another boundary.
KKR vs PBKS IPL 2024 Live Score: PBKS 22/0 in 2 overs
Harshit Rana delivers from the other end. A powerful shot! The full ball is sent flying by Prabhsimran, who expertly whips it across the field for a stunning maximum. Another six! This time, he takes advantage of the short ball and skillfully cuts it while maintaining his position.
KKR vs PBKS IPL 2024 Live Score: KKR 261/6 in 20 overs
Harshal Patel to Rinku, who expertly slices the ball behind him for a boundary. However, Rinku's luck runs out as he swings wildly and is ultimately caught by Ashutosh.
KKR vs PBKS IPL 2024 Live Score: KKR 206/3 in 16 overs
Russell hits a lofted shot straight down the field, resulting in a maximum. He then pitches the ball wide, causing it to find Russell's edge. Despite this, the ball manages to slip past the keeper and slip for a boundary. However, Russell is eventually caught out after attempting a bouncer and failing to make clean contact with the ball while swinging on the on-side.
KKR vs PBKS IPL 2024 Live Score: KKR 169/2 in 13 overs
Curran's delivery was a bit wide, allowing Salt to loft the ball over long-off for a magnificent six! The next shot was equally impressive, sailing straight over the boundary for another six! However, Curran quickly redeemed himself by bowling Salt out.
KKR vs PBKS IPL 2024 Live Score: KKR 143/1 in 11 overs
Chahar starts his over with a single to Salt. However, Narine's aggressive swing results in his dismissal as he is caught at long on.
KKR vs PBKS IPL 2024 Live Score: KKR 59/0 in 4 overs
FOUR! Fuller ball sent flying over mid-off for the first boundary of the over. Rabada bowling to Narine, and it's another FOUR! Narine doesn't miss those full tosses. He connects well. And now a SIX! That one sailed over mid-wicket for a big maximum. And another FOUR! That's the fourth boundary of the over.
KKR vs PBKS IPL 2024 Live Score: KKR 76/0 in 6 overs
FOUR! A slower delivery, wide of the stumps, and Salt elegantly opens his arms to clear the backward point region. Arshdeep bowls to Salt, but it's DROPPED! This time, skipper Curran is the one who made the mistake in the field.
KKR vs PBKS IPL 2024 Live Score: KKR 38/0 in 3 overs
Salt is really showing off his skills with that massive six at mid-wicket! And now he follows it up with another boundary, making this over a great one for the hosts. The bowler made a mistake with that full toss, and Salt took full advantage by lofting it over mid-on. That's the third boundary in this over!
KKR vs PBKS IPL 2024 Live Score: KKR 20/0 in 2 overs
Arshdeep delivers to Narine, who smacks it for a SIX! The ball was a bit short, but Narine's timing was impeccable as he sent it sailing over the square leg boundary. Narine capitalizes on a full toss from Arshdeep and sends it flying over the mid-on fence for a FOUR!
KKR vs PBKS IPL 2024 Live Score: Teams
Punjab Kings (Playing XI): Jonny Bairstow, Sam Curran(c), Rilee Rossouw, Jitesh Sharma(w), Shashank Singh, Ashutosh Sharma, Harpreet Brar, Harshal Patel, Kagiso Rabada, Rahul Chahar, Arshdeep Singh
Kolkata Knight Riders (Playing XI): Philip Salt(w), Sunil Narine, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Shreyas Iyer(c), Venkatesh Iyer, Rinku Singh, Andre Russell, Ramandeep Singh, Dushmantha Chameera, Varun Chakaravarthy, Harshit Rana
KKR vs PBKS IPL 2024 Live Score: KKR 7/0 in 1 over
Curran delivers to Narine, and it's a FOUR! Narine wastes no time in making his mark, displaying his trademark urgency. The ball is pitched at a length on the off side, and Narine strikes it with force to secure a boundary.
KKR vs PBKS IPL 2024 Live Score: Punjab Kings opt to bowl
Sam Curran: We will have a bowl. We had 4 games at home, unfortunately lost all four, guys are ready for the away games though. We know what we need to do from here, just go out and play. Liam Livingstone misses out, Jonny Bairstow is back.
Shreyas Iyer: We've had different players stepping up at different times, that's the thing I'm pleased about this season. Starcy got a cut on his finger in the last game, Dushmantha Chameera replaces him. Need a great start and then convert it into a big score, hoping to continue the same form and momentum.
KKR vs PBKS IPL 2024 Live Score:
The average score when batting first at the Eden Gardens this season has been just under 204. The pitches have been conducive to fluent ball-striking, and the short side boundaries have provided additional assistance to the batters. We anticipate a continuation of these conditions, although the tracks may begin to dry out due to the prevailing heat wave in the city.
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KKR vs PBKS IPL 2024 Live Score: Squads
Punjab Kings: Sam Curran(c), Prabhsimran Singh, Rilee Rossouw, Jitesh Sharma(w), Liam Livingstone, Shashank Singh, Ashutosh Sharma, Harpreet Singh Bhatia, Harpreet Brar, Harshal Patel, Kagiso Rabada, Arshdeep Singh, Rahul Chahar, Vidhwath Kaverappa, Atharva Taide, Shivam Singh, Rishi Dhawan, Jonny Bairstow, Nathan Ellis, Tanay Thyagarajan, Shikhar Dhawan, Chris Woakes, Sikandar Raza, Prince Choudhary, Vishwanath Singh
Kolkata Knight Riders: Philip Salt(w), Sunil Narine, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Venkatesh Iyer, Shreyas Iyer(c), Rinku Singh, Andre Russell, Ramandeep Singh, Mitchell Starc, Varun Chakaravarthy, Harshit Rana, Suyash Sharma, Anukul Roy, Manish Pandey, Vaibhav Arora, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Allah Ghazanfar, Sakib Hussain, Sherfane Rutherford, Chetan Sakariya, Nitish Rana, Srikar Bharat, Dushmantha Chameera
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