In the Indian Premier League 2024, an excellent match was played between Kolkata Knight Riders and Rajasthan Royals on 16 April at Eden Garden, Kolkata. In this match, Rajasthan Royals defeated Kolkata Knight Riders by two wickets.

The bowlers of Kolkata team failed to bowl well in this match and due to this they had to face defeat. However, apart from this defeat, the Kolkata team has suffered another big setback. Kolkata Knight Riders captain Shreyas Iyer has been fined for maintaining a slow over rate during his team’s match. Shreyas Iyer has violated the slow over rate under the IPL code of conduct and this is his first offense of the season.

Let us tell you, a fine of Rs 12 lakh has been imposed on Shreyas Iyer. Shreyas Iyer was already very disappointed that his team, which was in a very strong position after the end of the first innings, lost the match against Rajasthan. However, now he will also have to pay a fine of Rs 12 lakh.

Shreyas Iyer praised Sunil Narayan fiercely

Kolkata team’s important all-rounder Sunil Narayan batted very well in this match and played a stormy inning of 109 runs. He hit 13 fours and six sixes during his innings. Not only this, Narayan also left his mark in bowling and took two wickets for 30 runs in four overs.

After the match was over, Shreyas Iyer said, ‘Sunil Narine is an important aspect of our team and he has performed well in every match. I am very happy that Sunil is in our team. I gave the last over to Varun Chakraborty because at that time five fielders were inside the 30 yard circle and the pressure was on both of them. It was very hot here today. I have full hope that we will learn from our mistake and make a strong comeback. We have a break for a few days. In the end it was a very good match and I am very happy with all my players.