The Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) posted a frightening total of 208/7 in the first innings of the third IPL 2024 match against SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) at Eden Gardens on Saturday, March 23rd.
SRH captain Pat Cummins won the toss and decided to bowl first on a good batting surface. Kolkata Knight Riders top order folded cheaply, leaving them at 51/4 after 7.3 overs.
Opener Phil Salt (54) held one end up and attempted to steady matters by forming a combination with Ramandeep Singh (35). While Salt was cautious and aggressive, Ramandeep attacked the bowlers and put energy into the innings after a slow start.
However, both left in rapid succession in the 13th and 14th overs, leaving Kolkata Knight Riders on 119/6. Andre Russell put matters into his own hands at this critical moment for Kolkata Knight Riders, propelling them to 208/7 with an undefeated 64 off 25 balls. Rinku Singh played second fiddle to him, scoring 23 runs. T Natarajan was the standout of the SRH bowlers, taking three wickets.
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“It was a little bit sticky with the new ball”- Kolkata Knight Riders opener Phil Salt after first innings in IPL 2024 clash vs SRH
At the halfway point, Kolkata Knight Riders opener Phil Salt reflected on his knock and his team’s performance in the first innings. He said:
“It’s funny how this game works, isn’t it? Really pleased to be part of the franchise and hopefully we have enough runs on the board. It was little bit sticky with the new ball, has been like that in the practise matches and it comes off well as the ball gets old.”
Phil Salt continued:
“If it’s there I’ll still hit it, that’s T20 cricket, you got to jump on if it’s there, at the same time you can’t hide yourself with the amount wickets that’s lost. To be honest, back of and change of pace will be tricky, Jansen and Pat did the same, hopefully our pacers do the same. Something I’ve been working on recently, I’m just happy to deliver under pressure with such a good ground as this.”