Kolkata’s iconic Eden Gardens prepares for cricket action. The Kolkata Knight Riders meet Royal Challengers Bengaluru. It’s match 36 in IPL 2024, the opening game of April 21’s double-header.
KKR feels joyful as they hold 2nd place, showing four wins from six games. Sunil Narine has been amazing, topping KKR batting with 276 runs, and also taking seven wickets.
Sadly, RCB struggles at the bottom with only one win out of seven matches. However, their batting found some life, with Virat Kohli scoring highest in the tournament. Additionally, Dinesh Karthik contributed decent runs in the lower order. But their bowling continues to disappoint, remaining highly ineffective.
The massive game happening right now sees two rival squads vying for victory. Yet within this clash, certain achievements may be unlocked. Prepare to witness three potential milestones during KKR’s bout against RCB.
3. Faf du Plessis could complete 10,000 T20 runs
Faf du Plessis leads RCB as captain, making this match exciting. He’s retired from international cricket but still has amazing T20 records. In 365 matches, the right-handed batter scored 9,919 runs at 32.3 average. His run tally ranks 15th highest in T20 history. Only 81 more runs for du Plessis to reach landmark 10,000 runs!
The RCB skipper nears a huge milestone in his glorious T20 career. Du Plessis averages over 30 consistently in T20 cricket. He has amassed nearly 10,000 runs across 365 matches. Just 81 more runs needed to complete the remarkable feat. All eyes on Faf’s willow-work in this intriguing clash.
If Du Plessis achieves the record against KKR today, he would become only the second South African to reach five figures, following David Miller (10,145).
2. Sunil Narine could surpass Lasith Malinga’s tally
Sunil Narine, KKR’s mystery spinner, stands on the threshold of etching an iconic bowling accomplishment. Presently tied with Lasith Malinga as the seventh-highest wicket-taker in IPL annals, securing just a solitary dismissal would propel Narine beyond the Sri Lankan legend’s towering 170-wicket milestone.
The crafty twirler has exhibited spellbinding form during this campaign. Should he attain this feat at the hallowed Eden Gardens turf, it would undoubtedly be a cherished moment, igniting jubilation amongst Narine himself and the KKR faithful alike.
1. Virat Kohli could become the first player to score 1000 runs in KKR vs RCB matches
Individual milestones are at stake in the struggle between KKR and RCB IPL Match.
Virat Kohli, the current IPL 2024 Orange Cap holder, is just 56 runs away from accomplishing a rare milestone. He has an outstanding record against KKR, scoring 944 runs at an amazing average of 37.7.
If Kohli can have even a respectable knock tonight, he would become the first player to reach 1000 runs in a match between these two teams. This record would reinforce his supremacy over KKR and cement his place in IPL history.
