In the ongoing clash between the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and the Punjab Kings (PBKS) at the Eden Gardens, Phil Salt’s aggressive batting posed a significant challenge for the visitors. However, PBKS captain Sam Curran stepped up to the challenge, delivering a stunning ball that dismissed his English teammate.

PBKS’s decision to bowl first quickly turned into a nightmare as Sunil Narine and Phil Salt unleashed a barrage of boundaries, forging a formidable 138-run partnership for the first wicket, firmly placing KKR in control of the match. The partnership, formed in just 62 balls, showcased Narine’s explosive form before Rahul Chahar broke the stand by dismissing him in the 11th over.

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Sunil Narine’s departure, after a scintillating 71 runs off 32 balls, marked a crucial breakthrough for PBKS. Despite the setback, Phil Salt continued his onslaught alongside Venkatesh Iyer, guiding KKR past the 150-run mark. However, PBKS captain Sam Curran intervened with a brilliant delivery that dismissed Salt, offering his team a much-needed breakthrough.

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Curran’s decisive moment came in the 13th over when, after conceding two sixes to Salt, he delivered a perfect yorker that shattered the KKR opener’s off stump. Salt departed after a blazing innings of 75 runs from just 37 balls, comprising six fours and six sixes.

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As of the latest update, KKR stood at 190 for 2 after 15 overs, with Andre Russell and Venkatesh Iyer at the crease. With the formidable start they’ve secured, KKR sets their sights on breaching the 250-run mark, having already posted substantial totals this season, including a massive 272 runs.

The match continues to unfold, promising further excitement and action as both teams vie for dominance in the IPL 2024 tournament.