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KKR vs PBKS ipl 2024 the record breaking match
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KKR vs PBKS IPL 2024: A Memorable Encounter In IPL History – The Record-Breaking Match

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The 42nd match of IPL 2024 i.e. KKR VS PBKS  has become a memorable encounter in IPL history. Today’s match played at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata is set to break several records.

In this historic match, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) set an almost impossible target of 262 runs against Punjab Kings (PBKS). However, Punjab Kings showed remarkable resilience, playing with grit and determination to chase down the target with eight balls to spare in the nail-biting encounter. They achieved this feat in just 18.4 overs, surpassing the monumental target of 262 runs.

KKR vs PBKS ipl 2024 the record breaking match
Image Source: PBK’S Official Twitter Handle

In this match, the following records were made:

Highest successful chase in the history of T20 cricket: 262/2

South Africa VS West Indies held the previous record match in 2023 at Centurion, where South Africa successfully chased down a target of 259 runs.

Highest successful chase in IPL history: 262/2 (18.4)

Previously, this record was set during a match between Rajasthan Royals and Punjab Kings in 2020 at Sharjah. In that game, Rajasthan Royals successfully chased a target of 224 runs against Punjab Kings. Similarly, in IPL 2024, Rajasthan Royals chased down a target of 224 runs against Kolkata Knight Riders.

3rd highest aggregate of total runs in an IPL match: 523 runs 

1.549 RCB VS SRH IPL2024

2.523 SRH VS MI IPL2024.

Most sixes in men’s T20 match: 42 sixes.

In the game between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Mumbai Indians, played in Hyderabad, there were 38 sixes hit. Likewise, in the IPL 2024 match between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Royal Challengers Bangalore, there were also 38 sixes hit.
 

Most sixes in an IPL inning: 24 sixes by PBK’s

In this match, Punjab Kings hit a total of 24 sixes. This record was previously held by the match between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Sunrisers Hyderabad in IPL 2024, where Sunrisers Hyderabad hit a total of 22 sixes.

Coming to international T20 matches, Nepal hit 26 sixes in their innings against Mongolia in last year’s Asian Games.

Highest score in T20 run chase: 262/2

Previously, this record was held by a match between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Royal Challengers Bangalore in Bangalore, where Royal Challengers Bangalore scored 262 runs while chasing a target of 287 runs.

KKR VS PBKS: As It Happens….

KKR vs PBKS ipl 2024 the record breaking match
Image Source: KKR’S Official X(Twitter) Handle

In this remarkable match, Punjab Kings won the toss and elected to field first. KKR, batting first, set a record-breaking total of 261 runs. KKR’s opening pair, Phil Salt and Sunil Narine, started aggressively, putting together a partnership of 130 runs for the first wicket in ten overs. Sunil Narine scored 71 runs off 32 balls, while Phil Salt contributed 75 runs off 37 balls.

Additionally, Venkatesh Iyer scored 39 runs and Andre Russell contributed 24 runs for KKR, while captain Shreyas Iyer played a powerful innings, adding 28 runs with 3 sixes off just ten balls to help the team reach the formidable total of 261 runs.

In Punjab’s bowling, Sam Curran conceded 60 runs in four overs, while Rabada also gave away 52 runs in four overs. Both of them turned out to be very expensive in their bowling spell.

Punjab Kings’ counterattack…

Chasing 262 runs, Punjab Kings also got off to a flying start as Prabhasimran Singh and Johnny Bairstow took the team to 93 runs in the powerplay. In his innings of 54 runs, Prabhasimran Singh hit 5 sixes and 4 fours. Thus, out of his 54 runs, Prabhasimran Singh scored 46 runs solely through boundaries and sixes.

Architect of Punjab Kings’ victory: Johnny Bairstow

KKR vs PBKS ipl 2024 the record breaking match
Image Source: pbk’s Official X{Twitter) Handle.

For Punjab, Johnny Bairstow played a stunning inning, contributing 108 runs off 48 balls and guiding the team to victory. During his innings of 108 runs, Johnny Bairstow hit a total of 8 fours and 9 sixes. In this manner, out of his 108 runs, Johnny Bairstow scored a whopping 86 runs solely through boundaries and sixes.

Punjab’s Hurricane: Shashank Singh

Taking the field after Russo’s departure, Shashank Singh outperformed Johnny Bairstow. He smashed 8 sixes and 2 fours in his innings of 68 runs. Consequently, Shashank Singh accumulated 56 of his 68 runs solely through boundaries and sixes, steering the team to chase down the target of 262 runs with eight balls to spare.

Taking into account KKR’s bowling performance, it’s evident that, apart from Sunil Narine, all the bowlers struggled, proving to be quite expensive. Sunil Narine managed to take one wicket for just 24 runs in his four overs. In contrast, the rest of KKR’s bowling attack collectively conceded 236 runs in 14.4 overs!!!

Jonny Baiestow was awarded the Player of the Match for his outstanding innings.

Overall, this match will be remembered as a memorable moment in IPL history, etched in the memories of all Kolkata fans.

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