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IPL 2024: Kolkata Knight Riders opener Venkatesh Iyer played a key role in his team’s emphatic seven-wicket victory over Royal Challengers Bangalore, scoring a crucial fifty (50 off 30 balls). He attributed the win to many factors, including Shreyas Iyer’s captaincy and Sunile Narine’s explosive batting.
Venkatesh praised skipper Shreyas Iyer’s decision to bowl first after winning the toss. He also highlighted how the pitch improved for batting later. He further lauded Narine’s aggressive knock of 47 runs off just 22 deliveries in the powerplay. He credited the innings for setting the perfect tone for their chase and easing the pressure on the middle order.
Venkatesh Partnership with Shreyas:
Venkatesh acknowledged the changing nature of the wicket, explaining how they had to adjust their batting approach to handle the slower balls. He emphasized the importance of clear communication with Shreyas Iyer during their 75-run stand, which involved identifying bowlers to target and rotating the strike effectively. This strategy proved successful, allowing them to chase down the target comfortably with 19 deliveries remaining.
With this win, KKR has secured two victories in as many matches and will now face Delhi Capitals in their next encounter in IPL 2024.
