Dinesh Karthik | Source: X.com
On Sunday, April 21, the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will face Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in match 36 of the Indian Premier League 2024 at Kolkata’s Eden Gardens. So far in the tournament, the Knight Riders have won four and lost two. They are presently ranked second in the points table.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru have taken their time getting going this season. They have only won one match and lost six so far. They are currently in last place in the points standings. The Bengaluru-based franchise desperately wants to win so that they may generate momentum and advance to the next stage.
Thus, Faf du Plessis‘s team would be hoping to find their winning momentum in the tournament. Furthermore, RCB would eye revenge for the previous meeting between the two, in which Shreyas Iyer’s Kolkata dominated.
Speaking of the Kolkata Knight Riders‘ last game, Sunil Narine 109(56), who earned his first IPL ton, played a fantastic innings that enabled his team to set a target of 224 for the opponents. With the ball, Narine (4-0-30-2) delivered brilliantly. But his sole contribution couldn’t help KKR as they lost a thriller against RR in the last game.
KKR vs RCB never fails to entertain and records are expected to break in this game too.
Here are some records that could be broken in the match –
DK to Play his 250th Match
Dinesh Karthik | Source: X.com
Dinesh Karthik has been a part of the glorious list of players who have played every season of IPL since it’s inception. DK has been amazing this year for RCB and he will be playing his 250th game at Eden Gardens.
Kohli Eyes 250 Sixes
Virat Kohli in action | Source: X.com
Virat Kohli has been commendable in the season scoring 300+ runs and keeping the orange cap with him. Virat is just two sixes away from hitting 250 sixes.
Shreyas Iyer Nearing 250 IPL Fours
Shreyas Iyer | Source: X.com
KKR skipper Shreyas Iyer has been a good hitter of the ball playing traditional shots. Shreyas is just a four away from reaching 250 fours in the IPL.
Be it 49 or Be it Narine’s Carnage RCB vs KKR is one of most spiciest rivalries of the game.
