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[Saba Sports News] In a thrilling IPL 2024 match 16 on April 3rd in Visakhapatnam, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) showcased an explosive batting performance against Delhi Capitals (DC), securing the tournament’s second-highest ever total of 272/7. Key contributions came from Sunil Narine with a dynamic 85 off 39 balls, debutant Angkrish Raghuvanshi with a swift 54 off 27, and Andre Russell’s powerful 41 off 19.
Raghuvanshi, making his IPL debut, caught attention with a half-century that included a remarkable switch-hit for a six, demonstrating skill and confidence beyond his 18 years. His partnership with Narine added a swift 104 runs, propelling KKR past 160 runs in just 12 overs. Raghuvanshi’s innings, featuring five fours and three sixes, ended in the fourteenth over to applause from the crowd and KKR’s Shahrukh Khan.
Andre Russell then took the stage, advancing KKR’s score with his aggressive batting before being dismissed by a precise yorker from Ishant Sharma in the final over, preventing KKR from breaking the IPL’s highest score record set by Sunrisers Hyderabad. Rinku Singh’s quick 26 off 8 balls further boosted KKR’s total, while Anrich Nortje emerged as DC’s standout bowler with 3/49.