In the third match of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have faced Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Saturday (March 23). Unfortunately, after losing the toss, KKR endured a challenging start to their batting innings, suffering the setback of losing four crucial wickets with just 51 runs on the board.
Ramandeep Singh’s stellar contribution amidst early collapse
However, Ramandeep Singh, partnered with Phil Salt, managed to stabilize Kolkata’s innings amidst the early collapse. The culmination of Ramandeep’s innings was marked by an outstanding catch taken by Mayank Markande. Ramandeep exhibited aggressive batting, accumulating 35 runs off merely 17 deliveries and clearing boundaries four times for the maximum, boasting an impressive strike rate of 205.
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Mayank Markande’s spectacular grab to send Ramandeep Singh packing
In the pivotal 13th over, Pat Cummins unleashed a fiery delivery, teasing Ramandeep, who was in blistering form, to target the wide mid-off region with a lofted shot. Despite his prowess, Singh’s timing faltered, resulting in a mistimed stroke that caught the upper half of the bat. Amidst the nail-biting tension, Markande, stationed at covers, displayed a remarkable blend of agility and reflexes. With the precision of a predator, he leaped to his right, perfectly synchronizing his movements with the trajectory of the ball. With a breathtaking display of athleticism, Markande snatched the ball mid-air, securing the catch with both hands in a moment of pure brilliance.
Here’s the video:
That Catch 👏
Mayank Markande holds on well to dismiss the explosive Ramandeep Singh
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Andre Russell’s explosive innings turns the tide for KKR
This marked the end of a resilient 54-run partnership between the two batters and after that Salt also lost his wicket, leaving KKR at 119/6 after 14 overs, following the departure of several other batters. Nevertheless, the momentum shifted dramatically when West Indian powerhouse Andre Russell took charge, unleashing a barrage of powerful hits against the KKR bowlers. The dynamic all-rounder blazed his way to a stunning 25-ball 64, including seven towering sixes, steering the team’s total to 208 runs in 20 overs. Russell then joined forces with Rinku Singh, forging an impressive 81-run partnership to set a daunting target for the opposition to chase.
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