Sunil Narine creates new IPL record

Though, it was a complete performance from the KKR batters but it was cool like cucumber Sunil Narine to set the picturesque Eden Gardens on fire.

The West Indian smashed a blazing 17-ball fifty to add a rare feat to his name.

Narine became the only cricketer in IPL history to have had smashed 2 or more fifties in 17 or less than 17 deliveries on more than one occasion.

The 29-year-old had achieved similar feat in 2016 against the same opponent, scoring a 15-ball 50

Having won the toss, RCB managed to put 176 runs on the board at the packed Eden Gardens stadium in Kolkata.

But, the hosts achieved the target with 4 wickets in hand and 7 balls to spare.

Kolkata Knight Riders stunned Virat Kohli led Royal Challengers Bangalore to kick start their IPL campaign with a bang!