3rd IPL match between Kolkata knight riders and Sunrisers Hyderabad took place at Eden Gardens, Kolkata on Saturday, 23rd march,2024.
Sunrisers Hyderabad decided to bowl after winning the toss.
Pat Cummins, renowned for his exceptional leadership in international cricket, is set to take the helm as the captain of Sunrisers Hyderabad. with an untouchable captaincy record on the international stage, Pat Cummins brings a wealth of experience and tactical
prowess to his new role at SRH.
Shreyas iyer, Kolkata knight Riders captain , was sidelined from the previous IPL season due to injury, leaving a void in leadership .
In his Absence, Nitish rana stepped up to the challenge, assuming the role of captain for KKR during a crucial period .This Season, Shreyas Iyer is ready to take charge of the team as Captain .
Philip Salt and S Narine came to start the innings for Kolkata Knight Riders . Salt started very well and scored 54 runs in 40 balls with 3 fours and 3 sixes . At the half of the first innings, Sunrisers Hyderabad kept the game under control . Salt and Ramandeep Singh controlled the situation and provided 54 runs partnership . T Natarajan and M Markande were brilliant with the ball . T Natarajan took 3 wickets and Markhande took 2 wickets . After Salt wicket, Russell came and ruled over Sunrisers bowlers .Russell Smashed 7 sixes and 3 fours and scored 64 runs in 25 balls . Kolkata Knight Riders Scored 208-7 .
Mayank Agarwal and Impact Player Abhishek Sharma made an impressive start to the game, Showcasing strong performance early on .However, Harshit rana, Russell and Narine’s Strategic play slowed down the run rate considerably, creating a challenging situation for the opposing team . Klaasen’s Batting performance indeed helped to steer the game in favor of SRH, contributing significantly to their progress and momentum on the track to victory .Harshit displayed great composure under pressure, successfully defending 13 runs and claiming 2 crucial wickets , showcasing his ability to handle high stakes situations effectively .
Both Andre Russell and Klaasen’s formidable batting prowess was truely captivating to watch during the match.