What Happened Last Time When KKR Faced Sanju Samson's RR In IPL?
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RR won by 9 wickets Vs KKR in IPL 2023 (iplt20)
Kolkata Knight Riders and the table toppers Rajasthan Royals will clash on April 16, 2024, at the iconic Eden Gardens, Kolkata.
Both teams have an abundance of star cricketers with strong batting line-ups and power-hitting players with the additional support of a strong and loyal fan following. Matches between KKR and RR are consistently among the most highly anticipated and awaited fixtures of any IPL season.
Kolkata Knight Riders have won four out of five matches and are placed second on the point table in IPL 2024 and on the other hand, Rajasthan Royals have won five matches out of six and are the table toppers at the present moment.
The teams are all geared up to face each other today in match No.31 Match of the Indian Premier League 2024 at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. Let's take a look at the last time these teams faced each other.
When KKR Faced RR In 2023
The teams last faced each other in a crucial encounter on May 11, 2023, during the match No. 56th of the IPL(2023) at Eden Gardens, Kolkata.
In that match, Rajasthan Royals defeated the home team Kolkata Knight Riders by 9 wickets.
Earlier in the match, RR won the toss and opted to field first, batting first KKR put up a total of 149/8 (20 overs) with only, a brilliant knock from Venkatesh Iyer-57(42). Rajasthan Royals bowlers Yuzvendra Chahal - 4/25 (4), and Trent Boult- 2/15 (3) showcased some extraordinary bowling skills.
In response, Yashasvi Jaiswal played a sensational knock of 98*(47) well supported by Sanju Samson- 48*(29), as Rajasthan Royals won the match by 9 wickets.
KKR VS RR 2023 Scorecard
KKR (Batting first) - 149/8 (20 overs)
Venkatesh Iyer-57(42), Nitish Rana- 22(17)
Yuzvendra Chahal - 4/25 (4), Trent Boult- 2/15 (3)
RR (Batting second) - 151/1(13.1)
Yashasvi Jaiswal - 98*(47), Sanju Samson- 48*(29)
Jos Buttler - Run out (Andre Russell)
RR won by 9 wickets (with 41 balls remaining)
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