In a record-breaking IPL 2024 match between Delhi Capitals (DC) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), held at the ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam, the visitors set a remarkable total of 272 runs, making it the second-highest score for a team in IPL history. KKR clinched victory with a massive 106-run margin as Delhi Capitals were bowled out for a mere 166 runs in just 17.2 overs.

KKR’s decision to bat first after winning the toss proved fruitful. Sunil Narine wreaked havoc on the DC bowling lineup, capitalizing on the absence of two key players – Kuldeep Yadav and Mukesh Kumar. Notably, Mitchell Starc secured his first wicket of the season for KKR, contributing to their unbeaten streak of three consecutive wins.

Sunil Narine steals the win for KKR

Kolkata Knight Riders’ star opener, Sunil Narine, showcased an extraordinary display of hitting on Wednesday, scoring a blazing 85 runs off just 39 balls during the match against Delhi Capitals. While Narine fell short of achieving his maiden century, he did register his highest score in a T20 game. Furthermore, his 85 runs stand as the highest individual score in this year’s Indian Premier League thus far.

The West Indian all-rounder made a comeback as an opener for the team in the 2024 season after a significant hiatus. This strategic decision paid off handsomely in the initial games, as Narine consistently provided the side with explosive starts.

Angkrish Raghusvanshi becomes the spotlight

Angkrish Raghusvanshi stole the limelight with an electrifying batting display, smashing a scintillating 54 runs off just 27 balls at a jaw-dropping strike rate of 200.00. The 18-year-old prodigy showcased immense maturity and skill, peppering his innings with 5 boundaries and 3 massive sixes.

Raghusvanshi’s dynamic performance proved pivotal in bolstering Kolkata Knight Riders’ innings, standing alongside seasoned campaigners Sunil Narine, who blazed his way to 85 runs, and Andre Russell, who contributed 41 runs. Together, they formed a formidable trio of architects behind KKR’s monumental total of 272/7 in their allotted 20 overs, marking the team’s second-highest total in the history of the IPL. Raghusvanshi’s emergence as a key contributor at such a young age bodes well for KKR’s future prospects in the tournament.

Kolkata Knight Riders’ dominance extended to their bowling performance as well, with pacer Vaibhav Arora and Australian speedster Mitchell Starc wreaking havoc on Delhi Capitals’ top order during the powerplay. The dismissals of key batsmen such as Prithvi Shaw, Mitchell Marsh, and David Warner set the tone for Kolkata’s formidable bowling display.

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Meanwhile, Delhi’s bowling unit endured a torrid outing, conceding their highest-ever total in the history of the team. Kolkata Knight Riders capitalized on loose deliveries, raining down a barrage of 18 sixes and 28 fours. Sunil Narine and Angkrish Raghusvanshi laid a solid foundation early on, accumulating a staggering 88 runs within the powerplay period.

Despite the quick dismissals of Narine and Raghusvanshi, Kolkata’s momentum remained intact, thanks to Andre Russell’s explosive batting onslaught. The Capitals’ bowlers found themselves struggling to contain the relentless aggression displayed by the Knight Riders, ultimately facing a daunting defeat at the hands of their opponents.