Jos Buttler stunning century Clinch Thrilling Victory Against Kolkata Knight Riders for Rajasthan Royals
Jos Buttler's Heroics Seal the match for RR, Top class knock
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| Jos Buttler 107* off 60 balls (Pic - BCCI/IPL) |
In a high-octane encounter between Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), it was Jos Buttler's heroic century that stole the show and led RR to a nail-biting victory by 2 wickets. Despite being half-fit, Buttler showcased why he's considered a big match player, single-handedly steering his team home on the final ball of the match.
𝐍𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐞, naam toh suna hi hoga 😉
— JioCinema (@JioCinema) April 16, 2024
He scores his maiden 💯 in T20s at the iconic Eden Gardens 🏟️#KKRvRR #TATAIPL #IPLonJioCinema #SunilNarine | @KKRiders pic.twitter.com/TKFSFsc3Lp
Facing a daunting target of 224, RR's chase started with a bang as Yashasvi Jaiswal provided a blistering start. However, KKR struck early with Vaibhav Arora dismissing Jaiswal. Captain Sanju Samson, after getting a lifeline early in his innings, fell to Harshit Rana, putting RR under pressure.
Riyan Parag then took charge, playing aggressively and keeping RR's hopes alive. His splendid form hinted at a big knock until Rana's deceptive slower delivery sent him back to the pavilion. RR faced a mini-collapse as Dhruv Jurel, Ravichandran Ashwin, and Shimron Hetmyer fell quickly, thanks to Varun Chakaravarthy's crucial scalps.
Amidst the chaos, Buttler and Rovman Powell resurrected RR's innings with a rapid 57-run partnership. After Powell's cameo, Buttler took charge and guided RR closer to the target. With the match going down to the wire and RR needing runs on the final ball, Buttler kept his cool and secured the win with a calculated shot.
HIGHEST SUCCESSFUL RUN CHASE IN HISTORY OF #IPL
— CRICGLOBE (@thecricglobe) April 16, 2024
Credit ~ @josbuttler🫡
📷 BCCI pic.twitter.com/SzCzbcnDI0
The match witnessed breathtaking performances from both teams, with Buttler's masterclass overshadowing Narine's century. RR's victory not only showcased their resilience but also solidified their position at the top of the points table. It was a game that will be remembered for Buttler's heroics and KKR's valiant effort in posting a massive score.
Highest successful chases in IPL:
- 224 – RR vs KKR – 2024
- 224 – RR vs PBKS, 2020
- 219 – MI vs CSK, 2019
Player of the Match :- Jos Buttler (107* off 60 balls)
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