KKR beat RCB by one run in IPL 2024© BCCI
Kolkata Knight Riders successfully defended 21 runs in the final over to register a thrilling one-run victory over Royal Challengers Bengaluru in IPL 2024 on Sunday. Things looked grim for under-pressure RCB after Andre Russell dismissed the in-form Dinesh Karthik on the final ball of the 19th over. However, Karn Sharma brought them back in the match after hitting three sixes against KKR’s Rs 24.75 crore buy Mitchell Starc. That was not the end of the drama as Starc dismissed Karn on the penultimate delivery of the over to hand KKR the advantage. RCB needed 3 runs to win in the last ball of the match but Lockie Ferguson was run out before competing the second run and RCB slumped to a narrow defeat.
A look at how the final over of the match unfolded –
Phil Salt and the batter survived thanks to the replays.
WATCH: A jaw-dropping finish!
The final delivery that sealed the win for the @KKRiders
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Mohammed Siraj started running as soon as the ball was played towards deep extra cover. Ramandeep Singh picked up the ball quickly and although the throw was not great, Phil Salt leapt to the stumps to take the bails off. Replays showed clearly that Ferguson was nowhere near the crease and KKR clinched a thrilling victory.
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