IPL 2024: Top 10 Memes from KKR vs PBKS, Match 42

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In the 42nd encounter of the IPL 2024 season, Punjab Kings clashed with Kolkata Knight Riders at the historic Eden Gardens in the City of Joy. Opting to bat first, Kolkata’s opening duo, Phil Salt and Sunil Narine ignited fireworks right from the outset, mercilessly punishing the bowlers.

Their dynamic partnership of 138 runs off just 62 balls provided a robust platform for KKR. Narine showcased his prowess with 71 runs, complemented by Salt’s impressive 75, supported by valuable contributions from Venkatesh Iyer and Shreyas Iyer, ultimately propelling KKR to a commanding total of 261 runs within their stipulated 20 overs.

At the halfway mark, KKR appeared poised for a dominant victory, as such mammoth scores had never been chased successfully in the sport’s history. However, the Punjab Kings’ batters had different plans. Openers Prabhsimran Singh and Jonny Bairstow got off to a blazing start, scoring 93 runs in the first six overs.

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After that, a crucial fifty partnership between Rilee Rossouw and Bairstow kept Punjab in contention. Though Rossouw fell, Bairstow rose to the occasion, showcasing his prowess with a scintillating unbeaten knock of 108 runs from 48 balls, supported by the young sensation Shashank Singh, who smashed a quickfire 68* off 28 deliveries. Their partnership propelled PBKS to a record-breaking chase, closing in on the target with eight wickets in hand and eight balls to spare.

In what was an absolute nightmare of a game for the bowlers, there were fans who broke the internet with their hilarious take on the encounter through rib-tickling memes. Some netizens showed great sense of support to the belting done by both teams’ batters tonight, others had awful take at the state of bowlers place in growing modern era of T20 cricket. All of this happened on the internet, with a lot of laughter, taking the audience into a riot of comedy.

Here are the best and funniest memes from Match 42 between KKR and PBKS: