Following the victory towards Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) within the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024, Rajasthan Royals (RR) skipper Sanju Samson lauded the efficiency of Jos Buttler within the second innings of the match. Buttler was awarded Player of the Match following his good, unbeaten knock of 107 in simply 60 balls, which was laced with 9 boundaries and 6 maximums. He scored runs at a strike charge of 178.33.
A sensational century from Jos Buttler and fiery cameos from Riyan Parag and Rovman Powell helped RR safe a pulsating two-wicket win over KKR in IPL 2024 at Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Tuesday.
Rajasthan topped the desk with this win, having received six, misplaced one, and obtained 12 factors. Knight Riders are within the second spot, with 4 wins and two losses, giving them eight factors.
“Very happy with the win. We were wondering about the wickets we lost. Rovman hit a couple of sixes, and that’s when we felt like we were in the game. Some luck also, they also played really well. The quality of spin they had, they bowled really well. This ground suited them. Jos did what he does for us in the last 6-7 years, so happy for him. It (Jos’s knock) should go right on top. Being an opener, if he gets in, no runs are unchaseable. He does something special,” Samson stated within the post-match presentation.
Recapping the match, Sanju Samson-led RR received the toss and determined to area first. Meanwhile, Narine (109), Angkrish Raghuvanshi (30), and Rinku Singh (20*) powered KKR to 223/6.
Avesh Khan and Kuldeep Sen bagged two wickets every of their respective spells to guide the RR bowling assault. On the opposite hand, Boult and Chahal picked up one wicket every. During the run chase, Buttler (107) performed a match-winning knock to chase down the 224-run goal. He slammed 9 fours and 6 sixes within the second inning. Apart from Buttler, Parag (34) and Powell (26) additionally helped the Rajasthan-based franchise to clinch a 2-wicket win over KKR.
The Knights’ bowling unit displayed a sloppy efficiency as they gifted loads of runs within the second inning. However, Rana, Narine, and Chakaravarthy picked up two wickets every of their respective spells.
After the top of the match, RR maintain the highest of the desk with 12 factors, whereas KKR stand in second place on the standings with 8 factors.
