Twitter reactions: KKR opener Phil Salt’s explosive batting blows away LSG in Eden Gardens | IPL 2024

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In a one-sided affair at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) secured a comfortable victory by 8 wickets against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in match 28 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024.

Mitchell Starc shines with the ball​

Opting to bowl first, KKR bowlers led by the lethal Mitchell Starc (3/28) restricted LSG to a below-par total of 161/7. Openers Quinton de Kock (10) and KL Rahul (39) couldn’t capitalize on their starts, while only Nicholas Pooran (45) managed to break free with a late flourish. Sunil Narine (1/17) and Varun Chakaravarthy (1/30) also chipped in with economical spells.

Phil Salt takes KKR home​

Chasing a modest target, KKR openers Phil Salt (89) and Narine (6) got off to a flying start. While Narine departed early, Salt continued his onslaught, smashing 14 boundaries and 3 sixes in a belligerent 47-ball knock.

Captain Shreyas Iyer (38) played a composed innings, stitching a crucial partnership with Salt to lay the foundation for victory. Eventually, KKR chased down the target with 4.2 overs to spare, losing just two wickets.

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Here is how Twitter reacted:​

Phil Salt's for today be like: pic.twitter.com/xEyiv87B3k

— KolkataKnightRiders (@KKRiders) April 14, 2024

Phil Salt – 89*(47)
Shreyas Iyer – 38*(38)

KOLKATA KNIGHT RIDERS CHASE DOWN 162 RUNS FROM JUST 15.4 OVERS. pic.twitter.com/zutMVDuH04

— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) April 14, 2024

The Man of the Moment – Phil Salt – hits the winning runs

A dominant performance at home helps #KKR get back to winning ways

Scorecard ▶ https://t.co/ckcdJJTe3n #TATAIPL | #KKRvLSG | @KKRiders | @PhilSalt1 pic.twitter.com/YfdnQNKZch

— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) April 14, 2024

LSG in last 2 matches:
Scored 167/7 vs DC and lost
Scored 161/7 vs KKR and lost

Before this, they had won all 13 matches when they scored 160+ batting first. #KKRvLSG

— Bharath Seervi (@SeerviBharath) April 14, 2024

PHIL SALT, THE HERO OF KKR..!!!

89* (47) with 14 fours and 3 sixes – he was unsold in the IPL 2024 auction, came in as Roy's replacement and now delivering for KKR. pic.twitter.com/jMI0JVoY2m

— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) April 14, 2024

KKR get their first win over LSG after a comfortable 8 wicket win

Terrific innings from Phil Salt with 89* (47)#LSGvKKR

— ThePoppingCrease (@PoppingCreaseSA) April 14, 2024

MAN OF THE MATCH PHIL SALT HAS NOW HIT 2 50S IN 2 GAMES AT EDEN GARDENS pic.twitter.com/7x5vla91w4

— KKR Vibe (@KnightsVibe) April 14, 2024

Phil Salt showed LSG how to bat in Eden Gardens
89*(47) pic.twitter.com/WIxtWG3P4F

— Dinda Academy (@academy_dinda) April 14, 2024

He is here to rule
Remember the name
PHIL SALT pic.twitter.com/5ww3bxJKPq

— Ashish Shrivastava (@ashishayush1177) April 14, 2024

Phil Salt in Last Year in T20
Matches – 21
Runs – 639
Strike Rate – 165.97
Average – 35.5
Highest Score – 119

Gautam Gambhir and Shreyas Iyer have identified real talent for Kolkata Knight Riders
pic.twitter.com/vFSu1DG80o

— ICT Fan (@Delphy06) April 14, 2024

TAKE A BOW, PHIL SALT…!!!!!

He smashed 89* runs from 47 balls including 14 fours and 3 sixes against LSG in this run chase – What a Knock by Phil Salt. pic.twitter.com/AJrqjjv1Qg

— CricketMAN2 (@ImTanujSingh) April 14, 2024

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