KKR Clinch Thrilling Victory Over RCB in Last-Ball Thriller at Eden Gardens

In a thrilling encounter between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at the Eden Gardens on Sunday, fans were treated to a nail-biting finish as KKR emerged victorious by just one run off the final delivery.

Chasing a daunting target of 223 runs, RCB found themselves needing 21 runs off the last over bowled by Mitchell Starc. With Karn Sharma and Mohammed Siraj at the crease, the odds seemed stacked against RCB. However, Karn had other plans as he launched a stunning assault on Starc, smashing three sixes to bring the equation down to just three runs off two balls.

Despite Karn’s heroics, RCB fell agonizingly short of the target, finishing at 221 all out. Starc redeemed himself by taking a crucial catch to dismiss Karn on the penultimate ball, while Lockie Ferguson was run out on the final delivery.

KKR’s victory was built on the back of impressive performances from opener Phil Salt, who scored a quickfire 48, and skipper Shreyas Iyer, who played a composed innings of 50 runs. The team celebrated their fifth win in seven matches by commending all the players who contributed to the win.

The match was a rollercoaster of emotions for both teams, with RCB’s run-chase led by Will Jacks and Rajat Patidar’s explosive partnership. However, KKR’s bowlers, led by Andre Russell and Sunil Narine, staged a remarkable comeback to derail RCB’s chase and secure the narrow win.

As the IPL 2024 season continues to deliver thrilling encounters, fans can expect more exciting matches and intense battles as the tournament progresses.