Venkatesh Iyer Dazzles in KKR's Resounding Victory

Venkatesh Iyer's explosive innings of 60 runs off 29 balls secured Kolkata Knight Riders a commanding 80-run victory in the Indian Premier League. His partnership with Rinku Singh lifted KKR to 200/6, a season-high. Kolkata's bowlers overwhelmed SRH, dismissing them for 120 in 16.4 overs.

Venkatesh Iyer silenced his critics with a stunning performance, scoring a brisk 60 off 29 balls and steering Kolkata Knight Riders to a decisive 80-run win in the Indian Premier League.

The solid foundation was set by Angkrish Raghuvanshi's 50-run effort, paired with Ajinkya Rahane's 38, before Iyer, along with Rinku Singh, delivered a fiery 91-run partnership. KKR reached a formidable total of 200/6, their best for the season so far.

Seamers led by Vaibhav Arora dismantled the SRH lineup, limiting them to 120 runs. KKR now shifts focus to Lucknow Super Giants, seeking to continue their winning momentum.

(With inputs from agencies.)