Delhi: Explosive all-rounder Rovman Powell's innings was important in the victory of Rajasthan Royals (RR) against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on Tuesday in the 31st match of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2024). Chasing the target of 224 runs, Rajasthan lost its 6 wickets for 121 runs, but Powell gave hope to his team for victory by scoring 26 runs in 13 balls, after which veteran wicketkeeper batsman Jos Buttler scored a brilliant century. Gave Rajasthan Royals victory by 2 wickets. He scored unbeaten 107* runs in 60 balls, which included 9 fours and 6 sixes. Apart from this, star all-rounder Sunil Narine from Kolkata also scored a wonderful century and took 2 wickets.

Now Powell talked about Narine and apart from this he said that when he plays for West Indies, he bats at number four or five. The 30-year-old player said, “I had a clear plan to bat against Sunil Narine. He is their best bowler. I have been asking Narine to come back to the West Indies team for the last 12 months, but he said no. I asked his best friends Kieron Pollard, Dwayne Bravo and Nicholas Pooran to bring him back, but Narine is not agreeing.”

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Regarding his batting, Powell said, “I bat at number four or five for West Indies. If you think West Indies is a good T20 team, you can move me up the batting order. We have a few days off. “In the meantime, the team management has time to decide everything.”

Let it be known that with this victory, Rajasthan Royals achieved the top position. RR has 12 points from 7 matches. Despite the defeat, KKR is at second place in the points table. They have eight points in 6 matches. Kolkata team has lost two matches.

Can Sunil Narine make a comeback in West Indies team?

It is noteworthy that the ICC T20 World Cup will be played in June this year, which will be jointly hosted by West Indies and America. In such a situation, if Sunil listens to Narine Rovman Powell and returns to his national team, then it can be very beneficial for the hosts, because Sunil is currently in very good form and is playing a vital role in the IPL for his team. Making important contributions with both ball and bat. Now the question arises whether the left-handed explosive batsman will be seen playing in the West Indies T20I team. However, the answer to this will be known only after the start of T20 World Cup 2024.

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