KKR secured 5 home wins in IPL 2024

The Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) had an exciting season in the IPL 2024 at Eden Gardens. They won five out of seven home games, a record only surpassed by the Sunrisers Hyderabad, who had five wins in six matches. In one thrilling match, KKR came back from a tough spot at 51 for 4 to score 208 runs. Phil Salt contributed with 54 runs, and Andre Russell scored an incredible 64 off just 25 balls, hitting seven sixes. Harshit Rana's excellent bowling in the final over helped KKR secure a narrow victory by just four runs. KKR also easily defeated the Lucknow Super Giants, chasing down 162 runs with several overs left. However, they faced challenges in their next few games. Despite scoring over 220 runs in three matches, they almost lost all, showcasing some dramatic finishes. The Rajasthan Royals narrowly beat them with a last-ball win after chasing down 224 runs. In a surprising upset, the Punjab Kings chased down KKR’s massive score of 261 runs with eight balls to spare. But this loss motivated KKR, who then went on a winning streak, finishing the season with six wins and two washouts. KKR claimed their third IPL title, winning their final two home matches against the Delhi Capitals and the Mumbai Indians. Historically, KKR has performed well in IPL openers, winning six out of seven season openers since 2008. The team looks forward to continuing this strong performance in the future.