IPL 2024: KKR skipper Iyer thought 210-220 would be enough, but 272 was icing on the cake

In IPL 2024, KKR defeated DC by 106 runs. KKR’s phenomenal batting lineup scored 272/2, led by Sunil Narine, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Andre Russell, and Rinku Singh. KKR’s bowlers then restricted DC to 166, securing their third consecutive victory and establishing themselves as strong title contenders.

Captain Shreyas Iyer expressed his surprise at KKR’s impressive total, stating, “To be honest, the way we were at the start, maybe we’d reach around 210-220, but 270 was icing on the cake.” He praised Narine’s powerplay performance and highlighted other batters’ contributions in achieving a commendable total.

Raghuvanshi’s fearless maiden IPL fifty was lauded by Iyer, who praised his work ethic and smart batting skills. Narine, who was named Player of the Match, emphasized the importance of contributing with the bat to boost KKR’s net run rate. He highlighted the significance of maintaining a strong run rate for future matches in the tournament.

With this victory, KKR’s net run rate now stands at 2.528, solidifying their position as a formidable team in IPL 2024. The team’s exceptional performance in both batting and bowling departments has set a strong foundation for their continued success in the tournament.