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Sunil Narine makes it a night to remember as KKR post IPL’s second highest total

[ad_1] Synopsis: Sunil Narine swings for the hills and finds great returns as Kolkata Knight Riders pile on second-highest IPL total ever, as lacklustre Delhi Capitals succumb to defeat by a triple-figure margin. Sunil Narine and Andre Russell are not going to win two many points for batting aesthetics. Their methods are mostly agricultural, but when they come off – like they did against Delhi Capitals on Wednesday when Kolkata Knight Riders amassed 272/7– there’s not much a bowling attack can do. Narine relies on a sharp eye and a clean bat-swing, while Russell’s strength is brute power. Narine’s batting can be described as slogging, and it is, but it’s educated slogging. Having been a great T20 bowler for a long time, he knows how a bowler thinks, especially when he is hit for a few bo...
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‘Cricket is all about batting…’: Sunil Narine after a match-winning knock against Delhi Capitals | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Sunil Narine's blistering 85 propelled Kolkata Knight Riders to a commanding 106-run victory over Delhi Capitals in a remarkable display of power-hitting, as they posted the second-highest ever IPL total of 272/7 on Wednesday.Kolkata's stellar performance came on the heels of Sunrisers Hyderabad's record-breaking innings total of 277/3 just a week earlier, reaffirming the relentless batting prowess witnessed in the IPL."Cricket is all about batting, so to contribute with the bat is pleasing but I also enjoy my bowling. (On batting down the order with Abu Dhabi Knight Riders) We had sufficient batters, so opening was not needed then. At the end of the day, it is about what the team requires. Batting with Salt is good, he takes the pressure off me so it's good to bat with...
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‘You always have to be down to earth, especially in…’: Shreyas Iyer | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Sunil Narine's blistering 85 propelled Kolkata Knight Riders to a commanding total of 272-7, marking the second-highest ever score in IPL history, during their resounding 106-run triumph over Delhi Capitals on Wednesday.This monumental score came on the heels of Sunrisers Hyderabad's record-breaking innings total of 277-3 just a week prior.IPL 2024 Points Table | IPL 2024 ScheduleWith this victory, Kolkata, champions of IPL in 2012 and 2014, maintained their undefeated streak from three matches this season.They subsequently bowled out Delhi for 166 in 17.2 overs, securing their position at the top of the 10-team table.Despite securing three consecutive wins, KKR skipper Shreyas Iyer cautioned his team against complacency and urged them to remain focused."You always have...
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‘I would rather get all out as a team than…’: DC skipper Rishabh Pant says after a disappointing loss to KKR | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Delhi Capitals skipper Rishabh Pant put up a brave face despite getting a 106-run thrashing at the hands of Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in their Indian Premier League (IPL) match in Visakhapatnam on Wednesday.This was DC's third loss in four games after beating Chennai Super Kings in their previous encounter, while KKR, who moved to the top of the standings, registered their third successive win on the trot.Sunil Narine exhibited his batting prowess by smashing a scintillating 85 runs, while teenage sensation Angkrish Raghuvanshi impressed with a fluent half-century on his IPL batting debut as KKR posted an imposing total of 272/7. Despite falling five runs short of the highest total in the tournament's history, KKR's batting onslaught set a daunting target for their op...
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DC vs KKR Highlights: Dominant Kolkata Knight Riders crush Delhi Capitals by 106 runs, jump to top of IPL 2024 standings | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Kolkata Knight Riders soared to the top of the Indian Premier League 2024 points table after demolishing a lacklustre Delhi Capitals by 106 runs in a stunning display of power-hitting followed by a clinical bowling effort on Wednesday.Sunil Narine led the charge with a scintillating 85, showcasing his batting prowess with seven boundaries and seven sixes in his 39-ball blitz.Teenager Angkrish Raghuvanshi impressed in his IPL debut innings with a fluent 54 off 27 balls, complementing Narine's explosive innings as they shared a formidable 104-run partnership off just 48 balls.As it happened: Delhi Capitals vs Kolkata Knight RidersWith contributions from Andre Russell (41 off 19 balls) and Rinku Singh (26 off 8 balls), Kolkata Knight Riders posted an imposing total of 272/...
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Who is Angkrish Raghuvanshi? The youngster who rocked IPL stage in debut innings | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Angkrish Raghuvanshi announced his arrival on the big stage as the young Kolkata Knight Riders batter left an indelible mark with a stunning half-century against Delhi Capitals on Wednesday.Raghuvanshi, who missed out on batting in his debut IPL match against Royal Challengers Bangalore, showcased his prowess with a rapid-fire 54 off 27 balls, forming a scintillating 104-run partnership with Sunil Narine off just 48 balls.Raghuvanshi, the right-handed batter, emerged as India's top run-scorer during the 2022 Under-19 World Cup in the Caribbean, contributing significantly to India's victory.Despite recording a two-ball duck against England in the final, Raghuvanshi finished fourth on the overall scorers' list, accumulating 278 runs from six innings.Originally hailing fro...
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272/7 – Kolkata Knight Riders register second-highest IPL total ever against Delhi Capitals | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Sunil Narine showcased a spectacular display of power-hitting, smashing an electrifying 85 runs, while young Angkrish Raghuvanshi marked his IPL batting debut with a fifty as Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) posted a formidable total of 272/7 against Delhi Capitals (DC) in Visakhapatnam on Wednesday.This staggering score became the second-highest in the history of the cash-rich league, surpassing RCB's 263/5 against the now-defunct Pune Warriors India (PWI) back in 2013.The record for the highest innings score of 277/3 remains with Sunrisers Hyderabad, achieved against Mumbai Indians just last week.Narine's explosive innings saw him punish every Delhi bowler, dispatching the ball over the boundary rope seven times in his 39-ball innings, complemented by seven fours. Despite ...
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Who is Angkrish Raghuvanshi, player who scored blistering half century for Kolkata Knight Riders against Delhi Capitals?

[ad_1] Delhi-born Angkrish Raghuvanshi who made his Indian Premier League (IPL) debut for Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) as an impact player, played a blistering innings for his franchise against the Delhi Capitals on Wednesday when he scored 50 off 25 balls. The innings which was peppered with 4 fours and 3 sixes took the match away from Delhi with a 104-run partnership with Sunil Narine. The youngster would ultimately get dismissed for 54 by Anrich Nortje but the damage had already been done to the DC bowlers. Raghuvanshi left Gurgaon at the age of 11 and moved to Mumbai to hone his skills. The opener amassed 278 runs in the 2022 U-19 World Cup, where India ended up being the champions under the captaincy of Yash Dhull. Meet the youngest player...
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‘I am seriously confused’: KKR skipper Shreyas Iyer on being given two playing XIs at the toss | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) were in a pickle prior to the start of the match when skipper Shreyas Iyer was completely flummoxed by the fact that has been given two playing XIs and he didn't even know what to say when asked about team combination at the toss in the IPL match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru.KKR, who won the toss and opted to bowl first against RCB, made one change in the final XI that played their last game with all-rounder Anukul Roy coming in.KKR also handed a debut IPL cap to 18-year-old top-order batter Angkrish Raghuvanshi, who was named in the substitutes list and can come as an Impact player."Had a brief chat with the curator, she was intellectual in terms of how the wicket was going to play. Had a brief interaction with her and she was like th...