IPL 2024 KKR vs RR Live Score, Match 31 Highlights: Rajasthan Royals Beat Kolkata Knight Riders By 2 Wickets

KKR vs RR Highlights: In a clash of contrasting styles, Kolkata Knight Riders lock horns with Rajasthan Royals at the iconic Eden Gardens in IPL 2024's 31st match on Tuesday. Royals, boasting the best economy rate in the league, face KKR, renowned for their formidable batting lineup.

The Royals' seasoned bowling unit, known for its control and experience, squares off against KKR's powerhouse of batting depth, led by ageless West Indian all-rounders. With both teams known for tactical innovation, the match promises a riveting contest for fans.

IPL 2024 KKR vs RR Live Score — Shreyas Iyer (left) and Sanju Samson. Photo: PTI

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Apr 17, 2024, 12:21 am IST

KKR vs RR: Rajasthan Royals won by two wickets

Rajasthan Royals won by two wickets off the last ball of the 20th over as Jos Buttler scored an unbeaten century while wickets kept tumbling around him in the high-scoring chase

RR 224/8 in 20 overs Jos Buttler 107*; Sunil Narine 2/30 (Target 240)

Apr 16, 2024, 11:21 pm IST

Kolkata vs Rajasthan Live Cricket Score: Rajasthan Royals need 46 runs in 18 balls

Rovman Powell departs after a cameo of 13-ball 26, which certainly open up chances for RR in the chase while Narine gets his second wicket after getting hit for two sixes and a four in the over

RR 178/7 in 17 overs Buttler 67* Boult 0* (Target 224)

Apr 16, 2024, 11:04 pm IST

IPL 2024 Live: Rajasthan Royals need 96 runs in 36 balls

Varun Chakravarthy takes two wickets in two balls of Ravindra Jadeja (8) and Shimron Hetmyer (0) of back-to-back deliveries to make KKR favourites of the game after Sunil Narine dismissed Dhruv Jurel for two runs. However, RR remain hopeful with Buttler on the crease.

RR 128/6 in 14 overs Buttler 42* Powell 2*

Apr 16, 2024, 10:33 pm IST

KKR vs RR Live: OUT!

Riyan Parag (34 off 14) is gone as Harshit Rana forces him into a mistake for Russell to take a nice high catch!

RR 98/3 in 8 overs Buttler 24* Jurel 1*

Apr 16, 2024, 10:07 pm IST

IPL 2024 Live Cricket Score: OUT!

Rajasthan Royals lose their second wicket as Sanju Samson departs after scoring 12 runs to Harish Rana after Vaibhav Arora earlier dismissed Yashasvi Jaiswal, who could only score 19 (9)

RR 53/2 in 5 overs Buttler 13* Parag 5* (Target 224)

Apr 16, 2024, 9:46 pm IST

Kolkata Knight Riders vs Rajasthan Royals Live Score

Rajasthan Royals begin their chase on a positive note as Yashasvi Jaiswal slams Mitchell Starc for two boundaries in the opening over

RR 11/0 in 1 over Jaiswal 9* Buttler 1* (Target 224)

Apr 16, 2024, 9:32 pm IST

KKR vs RR Cricket Live Score: Kolkata post 223/6 in 20 overs

Sunil Narine's 56-ball 109 takes Kolkata Knight Riders to a mammoth total of 223/6. Wickets fell in clumps towards the end but Rinku Singh's cameo of 20 runs off 9 balls ensured they put more than 200 runs on the board

KKR 223/6 in 20 overs Sunil Narine 109; Avesh Khan 2/35

Apr 16, 2024, 9:00 pm IST

IPL Live: CENTURY!

Sunil Narine slams Chahal for 20 runs (6 4 6 4) in four balls to reach his maiden T20 century in just 49 deliveries! Chahal ends his spell at 1/54

KKR 184/3 in 16 overs Narine 100* Russell 13*

Apr 16, 2024, 8:42 pm IST

Kolkata vs Rajasthan Live Cricket Score

Raghuvanshi (30) and Shreyas Iyer (11) fall in quick succession to Sen and Chahal respectively for RR to feel they are back in the game but Narine keeps the scoreboard moving while Andre Russell has joined him in the middle

KKR 134/3 in 13 overs Narine 71* Russell 0*

Apr 16, 2024, 8:20 pm IST

IPL 2024 Live: Narine hits 50; KKR score 100 in 10 overs

Sunil Narine slams a 29-ball 50 while Angkrish Raghuvanshi backs him at the other end in an unbeaten 79-run stand! RR's strike bowlers Chahal, Ashwin and Kuldeep Sen have rendered ineffective so far!

KKR 101/1 in 10 overs Narine 51* Raghuvanshi 30*

Apr 16, 2024, 7:56 pm IST

KKR vs RR Live: OUT!

CAUGHT & BOWLED! Avesh Khan takes a stunning catch of his bowling to dismiss in-form Phil Salt, who departs after scoring 10 off 13. Angkrish Raghuvanshi replaces him at the crease

KKR 26/1 in 4 overs Narine 11* Raghuvanshi 1*

Apr 16, 2024, 7:35 pm IST

IPL 2024 Live Cricket Score: Phil Salt, Sunil Narine open for KKR

Parag drops Phil Salt at 0 in what was the easiest of catches. Just two runs come from the first over by Trent Boult

KKR 2/0 in 1 over Salt 2* Narine 0*

Apr 16, 2024, 7:30 pm IST

Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Sunrisers Hyderabad Live Score

Kolkata Knight Riders Playing 11: Philip Salt(w), Sunil Narine, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Shreyas Iyer(c), Venkatesh Iyer, Rinku Singh, Andre Russell, Ramandeep Singh, Mitchell Starc, Varun Chakaravarthy, Harshit Rana

Rajasthan Royals Playing 11: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sanju Samson(w/c), Riyan Parag, Dhruv Jurel, Shimron Hetmyer, Rovman Powell, Ravichandran Ashwin, Trent Boult, Avesh Khan, Kuldeep Sen, Yuzvendra Chahal

KKR's Nitish Rana, recovering from injury, might return to bolster the batting, while Royals expect the comeback of Jos Buttler and R Ashwin. Their presence adds depth to both sides, setting the stage for an intense battle.

In their recent victory over Lucknow Super Giants, KKR's Harshit Rana proved his mettle, stifling Nicholas Pooran's onslaught with his variations. Facing R Ashwin's spin, however, KKR's left-handers, Nitish Rana and Sunil Narine, pose significant challenges, having troubled the veteran spinner in past encounters.

As both teams aim for supremacy, KKR's explosive batting clashes with Royals' disciplined bowling. With strategies at play and stars on both sides, the Eden Gardens awaits an enthralling showdown under the floodlights.