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IPL 2024: Andre Russell, Harshit Rana Help KKR Survive Heinrich Klaasen Fury For Thrilling Four-Run Win Over SRH

Harshit Rana's resilience in the final over and Andre Russel's muscling fifty helped Kolkata Knight Riders survive Heinrich Klaasen's six-hitting spree and score a thrilling four-run victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad in their IPL match on Saturday. Klaassen almost turned the match on its head with a 29-ball 63 in which he moussed eight sixes without a single four. But SRH bravely chased KKR's imposing 208/7, which was built around Russell's (64, 25b) and Phil Salt's 54 (40b), but could only make 204 for seven.

IPL 2024: Kolkata clinch thrilling win against Hyderabad despite Klaasen's heroics

Sunrisers Hyderabad's Heinrich Klaasen almost pulled off a remarkable victory for his side before young Kolkata Knight Riders bowler Harshit Rana had the last word in a thriller at Eden Gardens on Saturday.

KKR vs SRH Live Score, IPL 2024: Andre Russell's Blazing Fifty Propels Kolkata Knight Riders To 208/7

KKR vs SRH Live Score Updates, IPL 2024: Andre Russell is firing on all cylinders while Rinku Singh is providing him a really good support from the other end as six-down Kolkata Knight Riders are set to post a big total against Sunrisers Hyderabad at Eden Gardens. Russell is taking SRH bowlers to the cleaners quite comfortably. Mayank Markande and T Natarajan both have picked two wickets each for SRH so far. Earlier, Sunrisers Hyderabad captain Pat Cummins won the toss and opted to bowl against Kolkata Knight Riders. (Live Scorecard)

Watch: Rinku Singh Welcomes KKR's Rs 24.75 Crore Buy Mitchell Starc With A Mammoth Six

Returning to "IPL circus" after almost a decade, Australian left-arm pacer Mitchell Starc bowled with the new ball, and took some hits from Rinku Singh at the death during Kolkata Knight Riders' second warm-up match at Eden Gardens on Tuesday. The Aussie, who last played in the IPL for Royal Challengers Bangalore in 2014 and 2015, was bought by KKR ahead of IPL 2018 but an injury had ruled him out of that season. The Shah Rukh Khan-owned franchise broke the all-time auction record this year to buy him at a price tag of Rs 24.75-crore to bolster their pace attack that had lacked sting in the recent past. "It's always a bit of a circus when it is the best T20 league in the world. It's definitely a new challenge. Yeah, it's going to be exciting. So, yeah I look forward to it," Starc told cricket.com.au.

SRH SWOT Analysis, IPL 2024: Can Pat Cummins Change SunRisers Hyderabad's Fortunes In 2024?

Widely regarded as one of the toughest T20 competitions in the world, only a few teams have managed to win the coveted Indian Premier League (IPL) title since its inception in 2008. Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) are one such team having won their prestigious title in 2016 under the leadership of David Warner. SRH were runner-ups two years after their 2016 success in 2018, and made it to the playoffs in 2013, 2017, 2019 and 2020 as well. But they haven't advanced beyond the league stage in the past three years, and finished at the bottom of the standings in 2021 and 2023.

"Always A Bit Of A Circus": IPL's Costliest Rs 24.75 Crore Buy Mitchell Starc Sums Up 'Best T20 League'

Australia pacer Mitchell Starc is all set to make his Indian Premier League (IPL) comeback after an eight-year hiatus from the tournament. During the IPL 2024, Starc became the most expensive player in the history of the players auction after KKR spent a mind-boggling Rs 24.75 crores to get. The bidding war for Starc was, however, started by Mumbai Indians and Delhi Capitals but both the teams backed off when the price for the lanky pacer was inching close to the Rs 10 crore mark.

On West Indies Star's "Toota Hai Gabba Ka Ghamand" Welcome At LSG, Australia Legend's Response

West Indies pacer Shamar Joseph was welcomed by Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) this year in a unique way. LSG took to X (formerly Twitter), posting a video of Shamar being asked about the Wi-Fi password of the room he was sitting in.

"We Messed Up": Rohit Sharma, Rahul Dravid Accused Of 'Doctoring' ODI World Cup Final Pitch

Unbeaten in the tournament until the final, India suffered an embarrassing defeat at the hands of Australia in the summit clash for the ODI World Cup 2023. With India's loss, ended the dream of millions of people to see the likes of Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and others lifting the coveted trophy. While there were several factors behind the team's loss, one of the biggest ones that has been discussed since the catastrophic result is the nature of the pitch. Many feel that the curator did a little too much to swing the game in India's favour. Now, former India batter Mohammad Kaif has admitted that the hosts did try to doctor the match, and unfortunately, went overboard.

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IPL 2024: Andre Russell, Harshit Rana Help KKR Survive Heinrich Klaasen Fury For Thrilling Four-Run Win Over SRH

IPL 2024: Kolkata clinch thrilling win against Hyderabad despite Klaasen's heroics

KKR vs SRH Live Score, IPL 2024: Andre Russell's Blazing Fifty Propels Kolkata Knight Riders To 208/7

Watch: Rinku Singh Welcomes KKR's Rs 24.75 Crore Buy Mitchell Starc With A Mammoth Six

SRH SWOT Analysis, IPL 2024: Can Pat Cummins Change SunRisers Hyderabad's Fortunes In 2024?

"Always A Bit Of A Circus": IPL's Costliest Rs 24.75 Crore Buy Mitchell Starc Sums Up 'Best T20 League'

On West Indies Star's "Toota Hai Gabba Ka Ghamand" Welcome At LSG, Australia Legend's Response

"We Messed Up": Rohit Sharma, Rahul Dravid Accused Of 'Doctoring' ODI World Cup Final Pitch