NEW DELHI: In a scintillating show, Sunil Narine‘s explosive knock of 81 runs off simply 39 balls powered Kolkata Knight Riders to a dominant victory over Lucknow Tremendous Giants (LSG) by 98 runs, catapulting them to the highest of the IPL desk on Sunday.
Narine’s blistering innings, adorned with six fours and 7 sixes, steered Kolkata to a formidable complete of 235-6 after they have been put in to bat first in Lucknow’s remaining house recreation of the season.
The Kolkata bowlers then rose to the event, skittling out Lucknow for simply 137 runs in 16.1 overs, securing their eighth win in 11 matches and all however sealing a playoff berth.
With second-placed Rajasthan Royals having performed one match fewer, Kolkata’s victory firmly establishes their place on the summit of the IPL standings.
Narine, who has impressed after being promoted to open by Kolkata this season, led their batting cost in a 61-run first-wicket stand with Phil Salt.
“A very powerful factor is beginning nicely and it is good to have the backing of the help employees. I feel you must decide your strengths and decide your spots, generally it really works out and generally it does not,” Narine, who was named Participant of the match, stated on the post-match presentation.
Narine additionally showered reward on spinner Varun Chakaravarthy for taking wickets and making his job simpler.
“It is going very nicely, Varun is choosing up wickets, it is making my job simpler to maintain issues tight. He’s a tough employee and it is good to see him do nicely. The boys are anxious and desperate to play, so it doesn’t matter what the scenario is, they’re up for the problem and they’re contributing for us,” Narine added.
Narine’s blistering innings, adorned with six fours and 7 sixes, steered Kolkata to a formidable complete of 235-6 after they have been put in to bat first in Lucknow’s remaining house recreation of the season.
The Kolkata bowlers then rose to the event, skittling out Lucknow for simply 137 runs in 16.1 overs, securing their eighth win in 11 matches and all however sealing a playoff berth.
With second-placed Rajasthan Royals having performed one match fewer, Kolkata’s victory firmly establishes their place on the summit of the IPL standings.
Narine, who has impressed after being promoted to open by Kolkata this season, led their batting cost in a 61-run first-wicket stand with Phil Salt.
“A very powerful factor is beginning nicely and it is good to have the backing of the help employees. I feel you must decide your strengths and decide your spots, generally it really works out and generally it does not,” Narine, who was named Participant of the match, stated on the post-match presentation.
Narine additionally showered reward on spinner Varun Chakaravarthy for taking wickets and making his job simpler.
“It is going very nicely, Varun is choosing up wickets, it is making my job simpler to maintain issues tight. He’s a tough employee and it is good to see him do nicely. The boys are anxious and desperate to play, so it doesn’t matter what the scenario is, they’re up for the problem and they’re contributing for us,” Narine added.
