Sunil Narine produced a magnificent maiden T20 hundred but was overshadowed by Jos Buttler eighth century in the format, to help Rajasthan Royals reel in 224 and equal the highest successful chase in Indian Premier League history.
Narine blasted 109 off 56 balls at the top of the order, taking Kolkata Knight Riders to 223 for six off their 20 overs after being sent in to bat at Eden Gardens.
KKR lost Phil Salt for ten in the fourth over with 21 on the board but Narine produced an 85-run, second-wicket partnership with Angkrish Raghuvanshi (30) and a 51-run fourth wicket partnership with former Andre Russell (13).
Narine lashed 13 fours and half-dozen sixes, reaching his half-century off 29 deliveries before reaching century off another 20 balls.
In reply, Buttler produced a sensational unbeaten 107 off 60 deliveries, as Royals won by two wickets with a ball to spare. Read More
Ragoonanan, D. (2024, April 26). Narine’s century overshadowed by Buttler’s 107 in run chase – Caribbean Life. Www.caribbeanlife.com. https://www.caribbeanlife.com/narine-century-overshadowed-by-buttlers-107-in-run-chase/?utm_source=sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=newsletter&utm_term=Caribbean%20Life%20Daily%20Newsletter
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