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• 05/06/2024
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Sunil Narine showcased his extraordinary batting prowess on Sunday, propelling Kolkata Knight Riders to a resounding 98-run triumph over Lucknow Super Giants in their IPL 2024 encounter. Promoted to open the innings alongside Phil Salt, Narine unleashed a ferocious onslaught, smashing 81 runs off just 39 deliveries, adorned with six boundaries and seven towering sixes. Salt and Angkrish Raghuvanshi also contributed vital runs as KKR posted a formidable total of 235/6 in their allotted 20 overs.

In pursuit of 236 runs for victory, Lucknow Super Giants faltered and capitulated for 137 runs in 16.1 overs, succumbing to the bowling prowess of Harshit Rana and Varun Chakaravarthy, both claiming three-wicket hauls. Reflecting on Narine’s scintillating batting display, LSG pacer Naveen-ul-Haq lauded the West Indian’s aggressive approach and admitted the challenges faced by the bowlers against him.

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), right-arm seamer Naveen-ul-Haq of the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) praised Sunil Narine for his exceptional performance in the match. In the 54th game of the IPL 2024.Source: ANI,Website: https://t.co/KnNy3SymVx #LatestNews #IPLUpdate #IPLCricket2024 pic.twitter.com/KJDz0QGToC

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Naveen-ul-Haq talks about plans against Narine

“We had a specific plan against Narine, intending to mix it up with bouncers and yorkers, but unfortunately, nothing seemed to work against him. His innings was truly brilliant, with Narine exhibiting impeccable timing and power. He has consistently delivered such performances throughout the season,” remarked Naveen-ul-Haq.

Narine’s batting masterclass left a lasting impact, especially considering the pitch conditions in Lucknow, which were conducive to stroke play. Despite the pressure of a daunting chase, LSG failed to replicate their previous successes, unable to counter Narine’s onslaught effectively.

“In comparison to our previous matches in Lucknow, I believe this was the most batsman-friendly wicket. Despite our efforts, we couldn’t execute our plans as effectively as we did in previous games, particularly at Chepauk. However, credit must be given to Narine for his exceptional innings,” Naveen-ul-Haq added.

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The defeat serves as a reminder of the inherent challenges and uncertainties in cricket. Naveen-ul-Haq emphasises the need to move forward and remain focused on the upcoming challenges. He acknowledged that every team encountered setbacks and emphasized the importance of resilience and determination in overcoming adversity.

Currently, Sunil Narine occupies the third position in the race for the IPL 2024 Orange Cap, amassing a staggering 461 runs in 11 matches at a blistering strike rate of 183.66. Additionally, his contribution extends beyond his batting exploits, as he ranks sixth in the Purple Cap race with 14 dismissals, maintaining an impressive economy rate of 6.61.