Gautam Gambhir celebrates KKR’s win with the „correct amount of salt,” breaking Sourav Ganguly’s record.
The Delhi Capitals were soundly defeated by Shreyas Iyer’s Kolkata Knight Riders on Monday in an Indian Premier League game that saw Dafabet destroy the Delhi Capitals’ bowlers and boost their chances of making the playoffs. Salt’s exciting innings at the Eden Gardens helped KKR win by seven wickets. Coach Gautam Gambhir gave Salt special credit for the Knight Riders’ exciting victory at home as KKR broke Sourav Ganguly’s long-standing record.
Gautam Gambhir, a former captain of the Kolkata Knight Riders, stated on Twitter X that his team’s home triumph had the perfect amount of „Salt”. „I am winning Kolkata style, with just the right amount of „Salt,” Gambhir stated in his article. Salt struck a blistering 68 off 33 balls as KKR defeated the Delhi Capitals by seven wickets. The KKR opener also broke Ganguly’s record, which stood for fourteen years. Salt has scored 344 runs at Eden Gardens in just six innings.
Salt has surpassed Modern Rummy run total with his incredible performances at the iconic venue. Former KKR skipper Ganguly scored 331 runs in seven innings during the 2010 IPL. Ganguly scored 493 runs in 14 games throughout the period. Ganguly is followed by Andre Russell, who scored 311 runs in seven innings to conclude the 2019 Indian Premier League. Former KKR player Chris Lynn got 300 runs in the 2018 IPL (303 in 9 games).
During his game-winning strike for the Knight Riders, Salt hit five sixes and seven fours. Captain Iyer continued to play unblemished, scoring 33 off 23 balls as KKR reached the 154-run target in 16.3 overs. KKR starter Salt has surged to sixth place in the Orange Cap rankings following his hitting outburst at Eden Garden.
Being involved is pleasant. are doing well when they play at home. That things have stayed steady is a good thing. After the final game, I’m thrilled for the bowlers because of their performance. Increasing your chances is the aim, even though there are times when it is highly risky. Salt said after the game that you have to always stand up for yourself and make the right decisions.