The clash between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the third match of IPL 2024 on Saturday presented an exciting spectacle. KKR achieved a thrilling win over SRH by just 4 runs on the last ball at their home ground Eden Gardens. The hero of KKR’s victory was Harshit Rana, who stopped SRH from scoring 13 runs in the last over. Let’s go back to that era where all the excitement happened in the last over.
Harshit Rana’s bravery gave two wickets in 5 balls
Harshit Rana emerged as the hero for KKR, restricting SRH from scoring the required 13 runs in the final over.
The second ball of the last over was bowled slowly by 22 year old Harshit Rana. On this, Klaasen easily took one run. Now Shahbaz Ahmed, who had hit 2 sixes and a four in 4 balls, came on strike. He could not connect the length ball and hit it into the hands of Shreyas Iyer standing at long off. Then Marco Yanse came to the crease. He took a run on the fourth ball. Now Hyderabad needed 5 runs to win on the last two balls. Klaasen had come on strike.
- First Ball: Rana bowled a short length delivery, prompting Klaasen to play a pull shot that resulted in a fine leg boundary.
- Second Ball: Rana pitched the ball outside off-stump at a slower pace, allowing Klaasen to play a shot towards point and take a single.
- Third Ball: Rana dismissed Shahbaz Ahmed, caught by KKR captain Shreyas Iyer at long-on. The crowd erupted in joy as Eden Gardens witnessed a game-changing moment.
- Fourth Ball: Shahbaz Ahmed’s departure shifted the momentum in KKR’s favor. With 16 runs off 4 balls, the pressure mounted on SRH.
- Fifth Ball: Rana bowled another slow delivery outside off-stump, forcing Marco Jansen to play a shot towards midwicket for a single.
- Sixth Ball: With 6 runs required off the last ball, Rana delivered a length ball that was played by Pat Cummins but missed. KKR clinched a thrilling victory.
KKR vs SRH: Match Summary
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- KKR’s Batting: Kolkata Knight Riders set a challenging target of 208 runs, with Andre Russell’s explosive innings of 64 runs off 25 balls and Phil Salt’s valuable contribution of 54 runs off 40 balls.
- SRH’s Chase: Despite Heinrich Klaasen’s aggressive batting with 53 runs off 29 balls, SRH fell short of the target, managing only 204 runs for the loss of 7 wickets.
- Final Result: KKR emerged victorious by defending their total in a thrilling encounter, showcasing the unpredictable nature of T20 cricket.
The KKR vs SRH match witnessed high-octane action, with Harshith Rana’s exceptional performance in the final over sealing the victory for Kolkata Knight Riders. As the IPL 2024 season progresses, cricket enthusiasts can expect more excitement and drama on the field. Stay tuned for more thrilling matches and memorable moments!
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