KKR Win By 1 Run | Kolkata Knight Riders vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru Highlights of IPL 2024: Andre Russell, Shreyas Iyer Star in Knight Riders' Thrilling Win

A rollercoaster of a match comes to an end with Kolkata Knight Riders beating Royal Challengers Bengaluru by just one run! RCB looked to be in total control of the run chase when Will Jacks and Rajat Patidar were batting but KKR did well to fight back in this match, thanks to two wickets each from Sunil Narine and Andre Russell. The two West Indies stars continued to deliver for KKR, and today was another occasion. Mitchell Starc's woes continued this season as he was hit for 55 runs in three overs, including three sixes hit in the last over by Karn Sharma but in the end, he did well to hang on to a return catch and Phil Salt's composure in effecting Lockie Ferguson's run out turned out to be the difference-maker.

RCB 221 All Out  (Target 223) | KKR vs RCB Live Score Updates of IPL 2024: Kolkata Knight Riders Beat Royal Challengers Bengaluru By 1 Run!

OUT! What a win this is for Kolkata as Shreyas Iyer and co have notched up a win by just 1 run! A thriller and Phil Salt has to be thanked for his effort in the run out!

RCB 202/8 in 19 Overs  (Target 223) | KKR vs RCB Live Score Updates of IPL 2024: Andre Russell Dismisses Dinesh Karthik! 

OUT! Andre Russellllll! He has once again ignited hopes in the minds of KKR fans with the big wicket of Dinesh Karthik! RCB need 21 runs now in six balls!

 

RCB 187/7 in 17.2 Overs  (Target 223) | KKR vs RCB Live Score Updates of IPL 2024: Harshit Rana Dismisses Suyash Prabhudessai

OUT! Harshit Rana strikes and he has dismissed Suyash Prabhudessai! Are we seeing a twist in this match?

 

RCB 138/4 in 11.4 Overs  (Target 223) | KKR vs RCB Live Score Updates of IPL 2024: Andre Russell's Double Blow Dents Royal Challengers Bengaluru

OUT! Andre Russell continues to make instant impact, this time dismissing Rajat Patidar!

RCB 137/3 in 11.1 Overs  (Target 223) | KKR vs RCB Live Score Updates of IPL 2024: Andre Russell Breaks Will Jacks-Rajat Patidar Partnership

OUT! Andre Russell has struck and he has broken this partnership between Will Jacks and Rajat Patidar! Jacks went for a big shot once again but found Angkrish Raghuvanshi near the boundary line. Will Jacks c Angkrish Raghuvanshi b Andre Russell 55(32) 

RCB 137/2 in 11 Overs  (Target 223) | KKR vs RCB Live Score Updates of IPL 2024: Rajat Patidar, Will Jacks Keep Royal Challengers Bengaluru Firmly On Front Foot

FIFTY for Rajat Patidar! Patidar has bounced back to form in grand style and he along with Will Jacks are looking to take this away from KKR as soon as possible.

RCB 100/2 in 9 Overs (Target 223) | KKR vs RCB Live Score Updates of IPL 2024: Will Jacks Scores Half-Century, Leads Royal Challengers Bengaluru's Fightback

FIFTY for Will Jacks! What a knock it has been and he has kept RCB in the hunt big big time! The Englishman has soaked in all the pressure and he is keeping RCB on top here against KKR.

 

RCB 74/2 in 6 Overs (Target 223) | KKR vs RCB Live Score Updates of IPL 2024: Will Jacks Leads Royal Challengers Bengaluru's Fightback

Will Jacks is putting on a great show here and he has taken apart Mitchell Starc, to take RCB to 74 at the end of six overs. KKR are under the pump and need a wicket here to turn things around.

 

RCB 35/2 in 3.1 Overs (Target 223) | KKR vs RCB Live Score Updates of IPL 2024: Varun Chakaravarthy Strikes, Dismisses Faf du Plessis

OUT! Varun Chakaravarthy has rocked RCB now with the wicket of Faf du Plessis with Venkatesh Iyer taking a fine fine catch! KKR will feel that they have the momentum now and RCB will need a big effort from here on.

Faf du Plessis c Venkatesh Iyer b Chakaravarthy 7(7)

 

RCB 27/1 in 2.1 Overs (Target 223) | KKR vs RCB Live Score Updates of IPL 2024: Harshit Rana Dismisses Virat Kohli

OUT! Harshit Rana has struck and he has dismissed Virat Kohli! The RCB star is livid as he thought the ball was above the waist but the third umpire felt the ball would have dipped as Kohli was outside his crease. Kohli is fuming but the KKR fans will not complain! Virat Kohli c and b Harshit Rana 18(7)

 

RCB 27/0 in 2 Overs (Target 223) | KKR vs RCB Live Score Updates of IPL 2024: Virat Kohli, Faf du Plessis Off to Flying Start

Virat Kohli and Faf du Plessis have provided a lightning quick start to RCB in this match. Both batters have taken on the bowling and they will look to maximise the powerplay.

 

KKR 222/6 in 20 Overs | KKR vs RCB Live Score Updates of IPL 2024: Andre Russell, Ramandeep Singh Guide Kolkata Knight Riders to Strong Total

KKR finish with a bang and they have 222 on the board! It has been  a good finish with Ramandeep Singh scoring 24 runs off just nine balls. KKR did lose a lot of wickets at regular intervals but an explosive finish will make the home side feel comfortable about defending this total. Will RCB be able to chase this score?

 

KKR 179/6 in 17.2 Overs | KKR vs RCB Live Score Updates of IPL 2024: Cameron Green Accounts for Shreyas Iyer

OUT! Shreyas Iyer is out and what a catch it is from Faf du Plessis! The RCB captain has taken a great catch a long-off and Iyer is devastated! Shreyas Iyer c Faf du Plessis b Cameron Green 50(36)

KKR 177/5 in 17 Overs | KKR vs RCB Live Score Updates of IPL 2024: Shreyas Iyer Scores Half-Century

FIFTY for Shreyas Iyer! The KKR captain has played a brilliant knock here and he would now look to take his side to a score well beyond 200. It is time for him and Andre Russell to cut loose and take on RCB's bowling.

 

KKR 137/5 in 13.1 Overs | KKR vs RCB Live Score Updates of IPL 2024: Lockie Ferguson Dismisses Rinku Singh

OUT! KKR lose a big wicket in the form of Rinku Singh, who found the Yash Dayal at fine leg. The home side have scored a decent rate but lost wickets regularly as well. RCB would aim to capitalise and restrict the home team to as low a target as possible from here on.

KKR 126/3 in 12 Overs | KKR vs RCB Live Score Updates of IPL 2024: Rinku Singh, Shreyas Iyer Lead Charge for Knight Riders

Rinku Singh and Shreyas Iyer have led the charge for the Kolkata Knight Riders and both batters would aim at a total beyond 200. RCB are in a phase where they seem to be in control of proceedings but expect both the KKR batters to go all out.

 

KKR 75/3 in 6 Overs| KKR vs RCB Live Score Updates of IPL 2024: Phil Salt Gives Hosts Quick Star, Visitors Make Come Back Strong With Back-to-Back Blows

Very eventful powerplay. RCB came out with a plan for Sunil Narine peppering him with yorkers wide and at the toes. It worked for sometime but Phil Salt took on Lockie Ferguson and gave them a launchpad. Mohammed Siraj dismissed Salt and then in the final over of the powerplay Yash Dayal struck twice dismissing Sunil Narine and ended it on a high with the wicket of Angkrish Raghuvanshi.

KKR vs RCB Live Score Updates of IPL 2024: Faf du Plessis Wins the Toss and Opts to Field First; Cameron Green, Mohammed Siraj, Karn Sharma Included in Royal Challengers Bengaluru's Playing XI

Toss Update: RCB won the toss and opted to field first

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (Playing XI): Faf du Plessis(c), Virat Kohli, Will Jacks, Rajat Patidar, Cameron Green, Dinesh Karthik(w), Mahipal Lomror, Karn Sharma, Lockie Ferguson, Yash Dayal, Mohammed Siraj.
Kolkata Knight Riders (Playing XI): Philip Salt(w), Sunil Narine, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Shreyas Iyer(c), Venkatesh Iyer, Andre Russell, Rinku Singh, Ramandeep Singh, Mitchell Starc, Varun Chakaravarthy, Harshit Rana.

The IPL 2024 is closely approaching its business end with teams getting a move in the points table. Nine teams have played seven games each and the tenth team is Kolkata Knight Riders who will clash against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in their next encounter at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. KKR suffered a shock defeat against RR in their last match at the same venue where 96 runs were chased down in the last six overs with Jos Buttler scoring a century. To remain steady in their challenge for the playoffs, the game against RCB is very crucial for them. Meanwhile, RCB are gasping for breath and a win here will release some pressure from them. Rinku Singh Informs Virat Kohli Of Breaking His Gifted Bat, Video of the Duo's Hilarious Conversation Over It Ahead of KKR vs RCB IPL 2024 Goes Viral (Watch Video).

KKR batted brilliantly in their last match against RR.  Sunil Narine scored a brilliant hundred with powered them to a total of 224 on board. Although they didn't get the desired finish they would have wanted and it will keep them concerned despite the presence of Andre Russell and Rinku Singh. Their major concern will be around the bowling with Mitchell Starc showing no signs of form. Varun Chakaravarthy and Sunil Narine are having to share much of the workload along with Harshit Rana and KKR will want more support from their premium pacer in order to stay alive in the race for the playoff.  Rinku Singh Meets Yash Dayal Ahead of KKR vs RCB IPL 2024 Match, Shares Picture on Instagram Story.

RCB on the other hand are in a desperate need to sort their bowling. It was a lackluster performance from them yet again in the last match against SRH and they ended up conceding 287. Although their batting fired with Dinesh Karthik scoring 83 and Faf du Plessis and Virat Kohli having runs behind them, it was too big a mountain to climb. Will Jacks have been unfortunate so far but RCB will need him firing in this game. They are likely to go ahead with the same bowling combination but concerns will still remain whether they can deliver or not.

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