For his outstanding play with the ball in the just finished match between the LSG and RR at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur on Saturday, April 19, Avesh Khan was named Player of the Match. In a final over where RR needed nine runs to win, the 28-year-old let up just six runs.
Before bringing up Mitchell Starc, the right-arm quick gave an update on the condition of his hand, which had been hit by the ball during the game’s last delivery.
“My hand is fine, but I was unable to celebrate after hitting my bone. I just want to be a decent Avesh Khan; I don’t want to be Mitchell Starc. My strength is yorker, and I strive to use it.
During the post-match presentation, Avesh Khan revealed, “I don’t bowl while looking at the scorecard.”
In the remaining games, I’ll attempt to bowl in the same manner: Additionally, Avesh Khan provided insights into his mental process as he ran in to bowl Shubham Dubey the game’s final ball.
I thought Miller would definitely take it (on his drop). Only four were required; I had some reservations since I thought that one edge, either inside or outside, may serve as a barrier. To bowl a yorker on centre and leg, I instructed myself. I consider the team. We prevailed. I’ll attempt to bowl the same style in the remaining games because this is a significant event,” he continued.
This was only the second time in IPL history that LSG defeated RR by two runs. Avesh Khan received due credit for a significant portion of the credit. Interestingly, he had given up 31 runs in his opening three overs. Avesh Khan final four-over quota stats were 3/37.
The team captained by Rishabh Pant achieved their fifth victory of the year with this win. On the points table, they are currently in fourth position. The next game for LSG is against the Delhi Capitals on Tuesday, April 22 in Lucknow.
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