Kolkata [India]: Kolkata Knight Riders Shreyas Iyer mentioned not defending an enormous complete of 261 runs towards Punjab Kings “damage” however the loss can be an ideal studying for the gamers of their upcoming Indian Premier League matches.
The match between KKR and PBKS broke a plethora of data with Punjab efficiently cutting down the very best complete in T20 historical past with Eight balls to spare.
Jonny Bairstow and Shashank Singh's power-hitting show propelled PBKS to chase down the very best complete that T20 cricket has ever witnessed, following their 8-wicket win over KKR within the ongoing IPL 2024 season on Friday.
KKR requested PBKS to defy the chances to stroll away with two factors, on a record-breaking evening.
Iyer praised his openers Philip Salt and Sunil Narine who helped them arrange a large goal of 261/6 in 20 overs, saying that the way in which the batters batted was “large”.
The 138-run partnership between Narine and Salt was the eighth 100-plus opening stand for KKR within the IPL.
Salt scored an impressive 75 off 37 whereas Narine performed a tremendous knock of 71 in 32 balls, complemented by Shreyas Iyer's spectacular 28-run contribution, whereas Venkatesh Iyer concluded in fashion with a vigorous 39-run cameo, propelling KKR to a formidable complete.
The KKR captain additionally acknowledged that they are going to analyze their efficiency towards PBKS and work out what went fallacious for them in Eden Gardens.
“The way in which the batters batted was large. A lot you ask of them they usually delivered. Each groups performed tremendously. You need to return to the drafting board and see the place you went fallacious,” Iyer mentioned in a post-match presentation.
Iyer labeled the star all-rounder Narine because the 'Most Invaluable Participant' of his staff and mentioned there’s a lot to study from the previous West Indies participant.
“Not defending hurts but it surely's an ideal lesson for the gamers. [Narine] Sensible to see him exit and strike the ball. So much to study from him, he's the MVP of our staff,” he added.
Coming to the match, Narine and Salt delighted the Eden Gardens crowd with an exhilarating batting show and obliterated Punjab Kings bowlers to energy KKR to 261/6 in 20 overs.
Out of eight matches, KKR have registered 5 victories, gathering 10 factors within the IPL factors desk, staying on the quantity 2 place. KKR will subsequent tackle Delhi Capitals on the Eden Gardens on Monday.
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