Kolkata: Punjab Kings’ Jonny Bairstow celebrates after winning the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 cricket match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Punjab Kings, at the Eden Gardens, in Kolkata, Friday, April 26, 2024. (PTI Photo/Swapan Mahapatra)
Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings IPL 2024 highlights: Jonny Bairstow’s 100 ensured Punjab Kings would create history at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Friday by chasing the highest total ever by an IPL side in the history of competition against the Kolkata Knight Riders.
Alongside Bairstow, Shashank Singh and Prabhsimran Singh chipped in with valuable contributions to make the improbable possible. Apart from Sunil Narine, it has been a sorry-looking bowling card yet again for KKR.
KKR is currently second in the 10-team table with 10 points, four behind table toppers Rajasthan Royals (14 points) and the team’s success is largely due to the batting efforts from the top-order.
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Match EndedIndian Premier League, 2024 – Match 42
Kolkata Knight Riders
261/6 (20.0)
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Match Ended ( Day – Match 42 )
Punjab Kings beat Kolkata Knight Riders by 8 wickets
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