IPL 2024: Jos Buttler’s ton helps Rajasthan eclipse Sunil Narine’s efforts for Kolkata

In a high-scoring match that had a centurion from both teams, it was Jos Buttler’s efforts that helped Rajasthan Royals get over the line by two wickets at the Eden Gardens, against hosts Kolkata Knight Riders in the Indian Premier League on Tuesday.

Asked to bat first at the toss, the Knight Riders powered their way to 223/6 at the end of 20 overs, courtesy Sunil Narine’s first-ever century. It was the third century by a player from the Kolkata team in IPL history.

In the run-chase, the Royals got off to a good start, but slowed down after the fall of wickets and some tight bowling by the hosts.

Buttler, the opening batter, managed to find his rhythm at the right time. And with help of a few cameos from Riyan Parag and Rovman Powell, Buttler managed to stitch together his seventh IPL century and help his team get to the 224-run target in the last ball of the match.

With the win, the Royals equalled their own IPL record of highest successful run chase. They had chased a 224-run target set by the Punjab Kings in the 2020 season.

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