The atmosphere at Eden Gardens during Match 68 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023, featuring Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), was electrifying. As soon as LSG bowler Naveen-ul-Haq stepped onto the field, the crowd erupted into chants of Virat Kohli’s name.
Things took a turn for the worse for Naveen-ul-Haq in his first over, which was the second over of the innings. He was mercilessly hammered by Jason Roy, conceding two boundaries and an 81-meter six.
The crowd’s relentless chanting of “Kohli, Kohli, Kohli” possibly affected the bowler’s focus and concentration. Following his over, Naveen-ul-Haq received some treatment from the physio, suggesting that he may have sustained an injury to his wrist.
Regarding the match itself, Lucknow Super Giants transformed their score from 73/5 to 176/8, thanks to Nicholas Pooran’s exceptional innings. Their ability to accumulate 54 runs in the last four overs could prove advantageous for the team.
To surpass Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in terms of net run rate (NRR), Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will need to chase down the target in approximately eight overs.
