• Kolkata Knight Riders defeated Sunrisers Hyderabad in Match 03 of IPL 2024.

  • Andre Russell was named Player of the Match for his brilliant all-round show.

Twitter reactions: Andre Russell’s all-round heroics steer KKR to a thrilling win over SRH in IPL 2024
KKR beat SRH in Match 3 of IPL 2024 (Image Source: Twitter)

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In a thrilling encounter at the iconic Eden Gardens, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) clashed with Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in Match 3 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024. The high-scoring contest turned out to be a nail-biting thriller where the Knight Riders registered a 4-run victory.

Andre Russell’s powerful knock takes KKR to a formidable total

Electing to bowl first after winning the toss, Sunrisers Hyderabad aimed to restrict Kolkata Knight Riders’ batting prowess on their home turf. Kolkata Knight Riders commenced their innings with a flurry of boundaries and sixes, posting a formidable total of 208/7 in their allotted 20 overs. Philip Salt led the charge with a blistering 54 off 40 deliveries, supported by notable contributions from Ramandeep Singh (35 off 17) and Rinku Singh (23 off 15). However, it was the explosive innings of Andre Russell that stole the show, smashing a sensational 64 off just 25 balls, including seven towering sixes.

Heinrich Klaasen’s explosive knock in vain

Sunrisers Hyderabad, in pursuit of the challenging target, showcased commendable resilience with the bat. Heinrich Klaasen spearheaded the run-chase with a scintillating 63 off 29 deliveries, unleashing an onslaught of eight sixes. Abhishek Sharma (32 off 19) and Mayank Agarwal (32 off 21) also made significant contributions. Despite a valiant effort, Sunrisers Hyderabad fell agonizingly short of the target, finishing at 204/7 in their 20 overs.

In a nail-biting finish, Kolkata Knight Riders emerged victorious by a slender margin of 4 runs, defending their total with determination and grit. Harshit Rana bagged a three wicket haul while Russell picked up two scalps. The Caribbean superstar’s all-round brilliance earned him the well-deserved Player of the Match award for his explosive batting display and crucial wickets.

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