KKR vs PBKS: "This is outrageous" - Twitter reacts as Punjab Kings pull off highest-ever chase in T20s

Fans on Twitter reacted after Punjab Kings (PBKS) thrashed Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the 42nd game of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024. They won the game by 8 wickets at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Friday (26th April).

Kolkata Knight Riders were off to a dream start with the bat at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. Phil Salt (75) and Sunil Narine (71) came out all guns blazing and set the stage on fire. They added 138 runs for the opening partnership and laid a great platform for the power hitters. 

After that, Venkatesh Iyer (39) played a great hand before Andre Russell (24:12b, 2x2, 2x6) and Shreyas Iyer (28:10b, 1x4, 3x6) finished the innings on high. Kolkata Knight Riders posted a gigantic total of 261 runs on the board. For Punjab, Arshdeep Singh was the pick of the bowlers with his figures of 2/45.

Punjab Kings made sure that they set the stage on fire right from the start. Prabhsimran Singh (54) and Jonny Bairstow (108*) added 93 runs for the opening wicket inside the six overs at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata, putting the home team under pressure. 

After Prabhsimran got out, Rilee Rossouw (26) played a vital hand as well. Jonny Bairstow then slammed a magnificent century whereas Shashank Singh (68*) supported him well. They added 84 runs for the third wicket and took the game away from Kolkata Knight Riders.  

Based on their sensational effort with the bat Punjab Kings chased the target with 8 wickets in hand. They also had 8 balls to spare and this was the highest-ever chase in the history of T20 cricket. 

Fans on Twitter react as Punjab Kings chased 261 runs against Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2024 

As Punjab Kings chased 261 runs against Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2024, fans on Twitter reacted to it. They lauded the Punjab-based franchise for their sensational effort with the bat and gave some joyful reactions. Here are some of them: 

I couldn’t be happier for Shashank!
He was with us at SRH a few years ago, such a hard worker, a great team guy, gives it his all and always has a smile on his face.

Well done my friend! So well deserved 👏

— Dale Steyn (@DaleSteyn62) April 26, 2024

- Highest chase in T20 history.
- 523 runs in the match.
- 45 ball hundred, 18 ball fifty, 23 ball fifty, 23 ball fifty, 25 balls fifty.
- 42 sixes.
- 37 fours.
- Both teams scored more than 250.
- Most sixes in a T20 match.

ONE OF THE MADDEST CHASE EVER. 🤯 pic.twitter.com/HWkWaHjkGR

— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) April 26, 2024

It’s been a long long wait for all the ‘loyals’
For all the Punjabis around the world, a loud BURRRRAAAH#PBKSvsKKR https://t.co/880NexGAVu

— Vikrant Gupta (@vikrantgupta73) April 26, 2024

Shashank Singh has been a revelation this season, really happy for him #cricket #IPL2024

— Chandresh Narayanan (@chand2579) April 26, 2024

Kkr is struggling with bowling big time. This is the third time they are struggling to defend 200+ score. Luckily they survived vs RCB on the last ball but it’s a big worry for them.

— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) April 26, 2024

The commentator just said these are normal size boundaries at the Eden gardens😂😂😂 . #KKRvsPBKS

— Ashwin 🇮🇳 (@ashwinravi99) April 26, 2024

Burraaaaaaahhhhhh! #PBKSvsKKR pic.twitter.com/CFpFBJkdla

— Vikrant Gupta (@vikrantgupta73) April 26, 2024

This is outrageous!

— Jos Buttler (@josbuttler) April 26, 2024

Preity Zinta making Paranthas for PBKS today pic.twitter.com/0508kK8CrX

— Sagar (@sagarcasm) April 26, 2024

These clowns couldn’t able to defend-

-224 against RR
-262 against PBKS
-Given 221 runs while defending 222 against RCB

Worst bowling lineup ever?🤡 pic.twitter.com/rHDKLA4aMA

— TukTuk Academy (@TukTuk_Academy) April 26, 2024

PBKS V/S KKR Script😭🤲 pic.twitter.com/DEB3Tu7mmy

— Pulkit🇮🇳 (@pulkit5Dx) April 26, 2024

Still can't believe PBKS bought this beast by mistake 😭😭 pic.twitter.com/jsNDREexMB

— 𝐒𝐡𝐫𝐞𝐲𝐚𝐬𝐌𝐒𝐃𝐢𝐚𝐧™ (@Itzshreyas07) April 26, 2024

Shashank Singh with another masterclass. Truly the best player of PBKS in this IPL along with Ashutosh Sharma. pic.twitter.com/zfilX45BUU

— R A T N I S H (@LoyalSachinFan) April 26, 2024

Shashank Singh made it look even more easy. Blud is disappointed PBKS bowlers didn't concede more for his century. What striking, so clean and pleasant.

— Silly Point (@FarziCricketer) April 26, 2024

If you ever make a mistake in your life, may you be blessed with the luck PBKS had when they bought the "wrong" Shashank Singh at the auction. What a player! pic.twitter.com/nAYJU0TvAN

— Zucker Doctor (@DoctorLFC) April 26, 2024

SRK applauding the efforts of PBKS after their win. He was feeling very dejected throughout KKR's bowling, it was quite sad to watch 💔 pic.twitter.com/oi137DArGf

— sohom (@AwaaraHoon) April 26, 2024

pbks and rcb have started writing after exam is over

— Neeche Se Topper (@NeecheSeTopper) April 26, 2024