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"A sigh of relief for RCB"- Top 10 funny memes after 1st innings of KKR vs PBKS IPL 2024 clash

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) posted a daunting total of 261/6 in the first innings of the 42nd IPL 2024 match against the Punjab Kings (PBKS) on Friday. The Eden Gardens in Kolkata is hosting the contest.

Punjab Kings' skipper Sam Curran won the toss and opted to bowl first on a flat surface. KKR openers made him regret the decision by putting on a blistering partnership of 138 runs in just 10.2 overs. Sunil Narine smashed four sixes and nine fours en route to 71 (32) before perishing in the 11th over.

His opening partner Phil Salt was also equally destructive, scoring 75 (37). However, he also followed Narine to the pavilion in the 13th over. Venkatesh Iyer (39), Andre Russell (24), and Shreyas Iyer (28) played blazing cameos to finish the innings on a high and take KKR to a gigantic total. Arshdeep Singh picked up two wickets for PBKS in the bowling department.

Fans enjoyed the high-scoring first innings of the 42nd match of IPL 2024 between KKR and PBKS. They expressed their reactions to the action by sharing hilarious memes on X and Instagram.

Here are some of the best memes:

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"It's a good wicket with pace on"- KKR opener Phil Salt after his aggressive half-century in 1st innings of IPL 2024 match vs PBKS

At the mid-innings break, KKR opener Phil Salt reflected on the action that unfolded during the first innings and said:

"It was fun, we all know how good Sunil is and it was a great partnership. Myself and Sunil kept it simple, sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't."

He added:

"Not going to elaborate too much on that, still plenty of match left. It's a good wicket with pace on, our bowlers might go through change ups, something that we've done throughout, especially Sunil and Varun. I'm dripping wet, like being in swimming pool."

What was your favorite moment during the first innings of tonight's IPL 2024 match? Let us know in the comments section.

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