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Xtra Time Web Desk: Sunil Narine's blistering knock against Delhi Capitals indeed marked a significant moment in the history of the Indian Premier League (IPL) and for Kolkata Knight Riders. Narine's explosive innings not only helped his team secure a massive victory but also showcased his prowess with the bat.

Scoring 85 runs off just 39 deliveries, Narine displayed remarkable batting skills, surpassing his previous best T20 score and contributing significantly to Kolkata's total. The fact that he achieved this feat in front of Shah Rukh Khan, the co-owner of KKR, added to the significance of the moment for him.

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Moreover, the match saw KKR posting an all-time second-highest total in IPL history, underlining the dominance of their batting performance on that day. Such an achievement speaks volumes about the team's capabilities and the impact players like Narine can have on the game.

Narine's innings was not only memorable for him personally but also for the fans of Kolkata Knight Riders and cricket enthusiasts worldwide. It showcased the excitement and unpredictability that T20 cricket is known for, making it a moment to cherish for everyone involved.

Speaking in a video released by the IPL on social media platform ‘X’, Narine told fellow West Indian and teammate Andre Russell that it was good to post his highest individual score in T20s in front of Shah Rukh Khan. Narine smashed seven boundaries and as many sixes as Kolkata posted their second-highest powerplay score in the IPL. Their highest powerplay score in the competition came in 2016, when they smashed 105 runs against Bengaluru.

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“I think it was tough to start off. They were getting a lot of swing and there weren't many boundaries coming. But once you make contact with a few balls, then everything becomes a bit easier. There are those days when everything clicks and it's good to do it in front of the big boss,” said Narine.

Speaking about young batter Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Narine said he’s been showing his talent in the nets, insisting that the 18-year-old keeps going from strength to strength. Raghuvanshi became the second-youngest player to score an IPL half-century for KKR. Only Shubman Gill (18 years and 237 days) was younger than Raghuvanshi when he scored a fifty for KKR.

“The young guy, Angkrish, has been showing us his talent and what he can do in the nets. He works hard and bats long. He keeps going from strength to strength,” Narine added.

Following their comfortable win over Delhi Capitals, Kolkata Knight Riders will take on Chennai Super Kings in their next match in IPL 2024, with the two sides set to clash at the Chepauk Stadium on Monday, April 8.