IPL 2024 Match 42 between KKR and PBKS: A look at the winners, man of the match, post-match presentation, scorecard, and records

IPL 2024 Match 42: Punjab Kings (PBKS) defeated Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Friday, April 26, setting a record for the most successful T20 chase in history. With eight wickets and eight balls left, Punjab prevailed in the match.

For the second time this season, KKR scored more than 250 runs after being ordered to bat first. A partnership of 138 runs off 63 balls was knitted together by openers Phil Salt (75 off 37) and Sunil Narine (71 off 32). Kolkata was able to score 261/6 in 20 overs thanks to useful contributions from Venkatesh Iyer (39), Andre Russell (24), and Shreyas Iyer (28).

In response, Jonny Bairstow (108* off 48) and Prabhsimran Singh (54 off 20) of the Punjab Kings opened with a partnership of 93 runs off 36 balls. Arriving at three, Rilee Rossouw struck 26 off 16 before Shashank Singh hit an undefeated 68 off 28. In only 37 balls, Bairtsow and Shashank combined for an undefeated 84 runs.

KKR remains the second-placed team in the IPL 2024 10-team standings. Three of their eight games have now been losses. In order to surpass Mumbai Indians (MI) and take the eighth position, PBKS leaped one place. Out of nine games, they have three victories.

IPL 2024 Match 42 Award Winners: KKR vs. PBKS
Jonny Bairstow was the man of the match with 108* from 48 balls.
Shreyas Iyer was the Punch.EV Electric Striker of the Match.
Jonny Bairstow, Fantasy Player of the Match
Jonny Bairstow (Nine Sixes) is the match’s Super Sixer.
Sunil Narine, RuPay On-The-Go 4s (Nine fours)
KKR vs. PBKS: What Was Spoken?
K.C. captain Shreyas Iyer: “I would have started the day with 260 points. The way the batters hit was amazing to see, especially Sunny coming in. Salt also did a fantastic job and it was visually pleasing.”

“everything was one of those games where you go back to the drawing board and evaluate where everything went wrong, particularly not being able to defend 260. Both teams played well. We must enumerate the circumstances and devise more sensible solutions. It is incredible to see Narine hit the ball; hopefully, he will continue to put on shows like this.”

Captain of PBKS Sam Curran: “Very pleasant. Above everything, victory. Baseball is becoming more like cricket. It has been a difficult few weeks. However, we persevered. how men exercise. The coaches and the assurance. The dew and the little grounds.”

The reviews that might provide you with an additional ball. We persevered and succeeded in pursuing it with extra balls. happy for Johnny. What a fantastic knock. For us, the tournament’s greatest discovery has been Shashank Singh. And Ashutosh also. I’m proud of everyone.

Man of the Match winner Jonny Bairstow: “We got off to a strong start. That had the secret. Thanks to Sunil, they too had a great start. You must be willing to take chances. There are moments when luck favors you.

It won’t always be your day. attempted to strike it as hard as you could. If it was nearby, you would have to leave. Since we were aware of how crucial Sunil is to them, we had a few calm overs during his bowling. Special player is Shashank Singh. His level of knowledge was astounding. How well-hit he was! was in fact really unique.”

Key Statistics for KKR vs. PBKS: 262/2 is the most successful run chase in T20 history.
There were 24 sixes in the PBKS inning. It’s the most in an IPL inning for any club.
The game saw 42 sixes hit. In a men’s T20 match, it’s the most hits.