[Watch] Shreyas Iyer puts hand on his head as Faf du Plessis completes brilliant catch at long-off in KKR vs RCB IPL 2024 showdown
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) captain Shreyas Iyer looked stunned as his Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) counterpart took a splendid catch at long-off to dismiss him in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 game at Eden Gardens on Sunday (April 21).
The dismissal came in the 18th over of KKR's innings. Cameron Green bowled a full-length ball outside off and Iyer played a straight shot but Faf covered his ground and dived to his right to complete a superb-looking catch. Iyer looked dejected and put his hands on his head before taking a walk back to the pavilion. Faf is known to take such exceptional catches at mid-off and long-off.
Watch the wicket below:
Iyer departed for 50 runs off 36 balls in an innings laced with one six and seven boundaries. The right-hander also shared 40 and 42-run partnerships with Rinku Singh and Andre Russell, respectively.
Shreyas Iyer and Co. set a 223-run target for RCB in IPL 2024 encounter
A clinical batting display from Shreyas Iyer and Philip Salt helped KKR post 222/6 against RCB. Apart from Iyer, Salt smashed 48 runs off just 14 balls, including three sixes and seven boundaries.
Andre Russell, Ramandeep Singh and Rinku Singh too chipped in with 27*(20), 24*(9), and 24 (16), respectively. Meanwhile, Sunil Narine (10 off 15) and Venkatesh Iyer (16 off 8) departed early.
Yash Dayal and Cameron Green were the leading wicket-takers for RCB, returning with two wickets apiece. Mohammed Siraj and Lockie Ferguson also shared one each.
In response, RCB were 27/1 after 2.1 overs, with Faf du Plessis at the crease. Virat Kohli was the last batter to be dismissed, caught and bowled by Harshit Rana.
The Bengaluru-based franchise is searching for its second win of the season after managing just one victory in the first seven matches.
Meanwhile, KKR would be keen to return to winning ways after losing to Rajasthan Royals in their previous IPL game. The Shreyas Iyer-led side have won four out of the first six matches.
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