2024-04-26 20:50:42
Kolkata: In the 41st match of the Indian Premier League 2024, Kolkata Knight Riders’ opening batsman Phil Salt created a blast at Eden Gardens against Punjab Kings. Phil Salt, who came to open the innings with Sunil Narine, completed his fifty in just 25 balls. Phil Salt had started taking notice of Punjab bowlers from the very first over. However, during this period, Phil Salt also got some opportunities of life and he took full advantage of them.
Phil Salt has been making consistent starts for KKR this season. This pairing of Phil Salt with Sunil Narine has become a threat for the bowlers. In the match against Punjab, Sunil and Phil Salt had an excellent partnership of 138 runs for the first wicket.
Salt scored 75 runs in 37 balls
Phil Salt batted brilliantly against Punjab and played an inning of 75 runs. In this innings, Phil Salt faced 37 balls in which he also hit 6 sixes and 6 fours. Salt was bowled by Punjab Kings captain Sam Curran. Before getting out, Phil Salt had hit Sam Curran for two sixes in two consecutive balls, but after this, Sam made a strong comeback and showed Phil Salt the way to the pavilion.
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Sunil was out after scoring 71 runs in 32 balls.
Sunil Narine also performed brilliantly in this match against Punjab. Narine was out after scoring 72 runs in his innings. During this period, he faced only 31 balls in which he also hit 9 fours and 4 excellent sixes. Let us tell you that in the match, Punjab Kings captain Sam Curran had decided to bowl first after winning the toss, but his decision backfired.