In a nail-biting encounter of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 on Sunday, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) secured a thrilling victory over Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) by a single run. RCB faced early setbacks as they lost the wickets of their opening batters while chasing the formidable target of 222.
While Virat Kohli’s controversial dismissal sparked heated debates online, another moment from the match began circulating on social media. This pivotal incident unfolded in the third over of the second innings when Venkatesh Iyer of KKR pulled off a breathtaking catch to dismiss RCB captain Faf du Plessis.
Venkatesh Iyer’s blinder leaves fans in awe
On the first delivery of his over, Varun Chakaravarthy delivered a flighted ball to Faf. Attempting to strike the ball over mid-on, the RCB batter’s shot fell short, resulting in the ball landing in the hands of Iyer. Iyer executed an outstanding dive to complete the catch.
Here is the video:
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Mitchel Starc, the costliest bowler
Mitchell Starc, who secured the title of the most expensive player in IPL history with a staggering 24.75 crore price tag, is yet to justify his value. The Australian fast bowler frequently finds himself conceding the highest number of runs for KKR, putting his team in difficult situations. Across 7 matches, Starc has delivered 150 balls, conceding 287 runs at an economy rate of 11.48 while managing to take only 6 wickets. With the playoffs drawing near, the 34-year-old bowler needs to stage a comeback soon.
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