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Kolkata Knight Riders vs Rajasthan Royals Result – Match 31

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Match 31 • Indian Premier League

Kolkata Knight Riders cricket team logo
KKR
223/6 (20)
Rajasthan Royals cricket team logo
RR
224/8 (20)
Rajasthan Royals won by 2 wickets
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Player of the match: Jos Buttler

End of over 20 (9 runs)
Jos Buttler 107 (60)
Avesh Khan 0 (0)
RR 224/8
Varun Chakaravarthy 4-2-36-0
19.6
1
Varun Chakravarthy to Jos Buttler, 1 run
19.5
2
Varun Chakravarthy to Jos Buttler, 2 runs
19.4
0
Varun Chakravarthy to Jos Buttler, no run
19.3
0
Varun Chakravarthy to Jos Buttler, no run
19.2
0
Varun Chakravarthy to Jos Buttler, no run
19.1
6
Varun Chakravarthy to Jos Buttler, Six
End of over 19 (19 runs)
Jos Buttler 98 (54)
Avesh Khan 0 (0)
RR 215/8
Harshit Rana 4-2-45-0
18.6
1
Harshit Rana to Jos Buttler, 1 run
18.5
2
Harshit Rana to Jos Buttler, 2 runs
18.4
6
Harshit Rana to Jos Buttler, Six
18.3
4
Harshit Rana to Jos Buttler, Four
18.2
0
Harshit Rana to Jos Buttler, no run
18.1
6
Harshit Rana to Jos Buttler, Six
End of over 18 (18 runs)
Jos Buttler 79 (48)
Avesh Khan 0 (0)
RR 196/8
Mitchell Starc 4-0-50-0
17.6
1
Mitchell Starc to Jos Buttler, 1 run
17.6
5
Mitchell Starc to Jos Buttler, 5 wide
17.5
4
Mitchell Starc to Jos Buttler, Four
17.4
0
Mitchell Starc to Jos Buttler, no run
17.3
W
Mitchell Starc to Jos Buttler, runout (M StarOut! Caught by / S Iyer) + 1 run
17.2
0
Mitchell Starc to Jos Buttler, no run
17.2
Wd
Mitchell Starc to Jos Buttler, 1 wide
17.1
6
Mitchell Starc to Jos Buttler, Six
End of over 17 (16 runs)
Trent Boult 0 (1)
Jos Buttler 67 (42)
RR 178/7
Sunil Narine 4-2-30-0
16.6
0
Sunil Narine to Trent Boult, no run
16.5
W
Sunil Narine to Rovman Powell, lbw!
16.4
0
Sunil Narine to Rovman Powell, no run
16.3
6
Sunil Narine to Rovman Powell, Six

Match Summary

Kolkata Knight Riders and Rajasthan Royals met in Match 31 of Indian Premier League, and the contest unfolded as a tactical battle rather than a straightforward run chase. Both teams traded momentum in phases, with each spell and partnership shaping the result. The batting effort was built on situational awareness, with players adapting to phase-wise scoring demands. Bowling remained the strategic heartbeat, with wicket-taking intent balanced against run containment. Ball-by-ball updates reflected a game of momentum waves, from attacking bursts to pressure-releasing singles and smart strike rotation. Key match-defining phases included: 19.1: Varun Chakravarthy to Jos Buttler, Six | 18.4: Harshit Rana to Jos Buttler, Six | 18.3: Harshit Rana to Jos Buttler, Four. The turning point arrived at 17.3 when Mitchell Starc to Jos Buttler, runout (M StarOut! Caught by / S Iyer) + 1 run. That single moment shifted momentum, forced tactical recalculations, and changed the run-scoring pattern for both sides. By the final phase, game management became as important as shot-making: strike rotation, matchup-based bowling changes, and field settings in boundary zones had a direct impact on the closing overs. What makes this result meaningful is not just the scoreline (Rajasthan Royals won by 2 wickets), but how the match narrative evolved ball by ball. The winning side absorbed pressure, identified high-value overs, and executed cleaner under stress. For fans searching this fixture, this hub combines live score, full scorecard, player performances, turning-point analysis, and searchable commentary to present the complete story of how the result was built.

Key Moments

  • 19.1: Varun Chakravarthy to Jos Buttler, Six
  • 18.4: Harshit Rana to Jos Buttler, Six
  • 18.3: Harshit Rana to Jos Buttler, Four
  • 18.1: Harshit Rana to Jos Buttler, Six
  • 17.5: Mitchell Starc to Jos Buttler, Four
  • 17.3: Mitchell Starc to Jos Buttler, runout (M StarOut! Caught by / S Iyer) + 1 run
  • 17.1: Mitchell Starc to Jos Buttler, Six
  • 16.5: Sunil Narine to Rovman Powell, lbw!

Turning Point of Match

The turning point arrived at 17.3 when Mitchell Starc to Jos Buttler, runout (M StarOut! Caught by / S Iyer) + 1 run. That single moment shifted momentum, forced tactical recalculations, and changed the run-scoring pattern for both sides.

Short Highlights Summary

Rajasthan Royals won by 2 wickets. Top batter and Top bowler produced the standout performances, while the defining passage came when 19.1: Varun Chakravarthy to Jos Buttler, Six. This highlights capsule captures the most search-relevant events from the fixture: wickets, boundary bursts, game-defining overs, and the final match outcome context. For quick readers, it works as a compressed match recap; for deep readers, it complements the scorecard and the full commentary timeline below.

Ball-by-ball Commentary

End of over 20 (9 runs)
Jos Buttler 107 (60)
Avesh Khan 0 (0)
RR 224/8
Varun Chakaravarthy 4-2-36-0

19.6 1 Varun Chakravarthy to Jos Buttler, 1 run

19.5 2 Varun Chakravarthy to Jos Buttler, 2 runs

19.4 0 Varun Chakravarthy to Jos Buttler, no run

19.3 0 Varun Chakravarthy to Jos Buttler, no run

19.2 0 Varun Chakravarthy to Jos Buttler, no run

19.1 6 Varun Chakravarthy to Jos Buttler, Six

End of over 19 (19 runs)
Jos Buttler 98 (54)
Avesh Khan 0 (0)
RR 215/8
Harshit Rana 4-2-45-0

18.6 1 Harshit Rana to Jos Buttler, 1 run

18.5 2 Harshit Rana to Jos Buttler, 2 runs

18.4 6 Harshit Rana to Jos Buttler, Six

18.3 4 Harshit Rana to Jos Buttler, Four

18.2 0 Harshit Rana to Jos Buttler, no run

18.1 6 Harshit Rana to Jos Buttler, Six

End of over 18 (18 runs)
Jos Buttler 79 (48)
Avesh Khan 0 (0)
RR 196/8
Mitchell Starc 4-0-50-0

17.6 1 Mitchell Starc to Jos Buttler, 1 run

17.6 5 Mitchell Starc to Jos Buttler, 5 wide

17.5 4 Mitchell Starc to Jos Buttler, Four

17.4 0 Mitchell Starc to Jos Buttler, no run

17.3 W Mitchell Starc to Jos Buttler, runout (M StarOut! Caught by / S Iyer) + 1 run

17.2 0 Mitchell Starc to Jos Buttler, no run

17.2 Wd Mitchell Starc to Jos Buttler, 1 wide

17.1 6 Mitchell Starc to Jos Buttler, Six

End of over 17 (16 runs)
Trent Boult 0 (1)
Jos Buttler 67 (42)
RR 178/7
Sunil Narine 4-2-30-0

16.6 0 Sunil Narine to Trent Boult, no run

16.5 W Sunil Narine to Rovman Powell, lbw!

16.4 0 Sunil Narine to Rovman Powell, no run

16.3 6 Sunil Narine to Rovman Powell, Six

Frequently Asked Questions

Who won the Kolkata Knight Riders vs Rajasthan Royals Match 31 match?
Rajasthan Royals won by 2 wickets.

What is the Kolkata Knight Riders vs Rajasthan Royals Match 31?
Kolkata Knight Riders vs Rajasthan Royals is the Match 31 of the 2024 season. Follow live score, full scorecard and ball-by-ball commentary on CricRed.

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