Phil Salt Takes Eden Gardens by Storm, Overtakes Ganguly’s Record!

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) opening batsman, Philip Salt, has become the new king of runs at Eden Gardens!  The 27-year-old English player smashed a record-breaking 68 runs in just 33 balls against the Delhi Capitals on Monday. This explosive knock included seven boundaries and five sixes, leaving the Delhi bowlers stunned.

 

But Salt’s knock achieved more than just runs on the scoreboard – it rewrote history at Eden Gardens!  With his impressive total, Salt has now overtaken former KKR captain, Sourav Ganguly, for the most runs scored at the stadium in a single IPL season. Ganguly’s record, which stood for a staggering 14 years, was 331 runs. Salt surpassed that by a cool 13 runs, setting a new target for future batsmen.

 

It’s worth noting that KKR came close to breaking this record before. In 2019, their star all-rounder Andre Russell almost matched Ganguly’s score, reaching 311 runs in 7 innings.  However, Salt’s blazing knock has cemented his place at the top.

 

This win wasn’t just about records for KKR.  They dominated the match, defeating the Delhi Capitals by a convincing seven wickets. This victory puts KKR in second place on the points table, just behind the Rajasthan Royals.  Meanwhile, the loss pushes Delhi Capitals down to sixth place, with work to do before their next match on May 7th.

 

So, while Delhi Capitals will be looking to bounce back, all eyes are now on Philip Salt.  Can he keep up this incredible form and lead KKR to even greater heights in the IPL?