Avesh Khan: The Yorker King Who Stole the Show in IPL 2025’s Most Thrilling Finish
Avesh Khan delivered one of the finest final-over spells in IPL history, dismantling Rajasthan Royals with three perfect strikes to secure Lucknow Super Giants' 2-run victory on April 19.
Key Highlights:
Avesh Khan reminded the cricketing world why he’s among the most lethal T20 pacers, delivering a death-over spell for the ages in IPL 2025 Match 36 against Rajasthan Royals. With Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) defending 181, Avesh picked up three wickets — including Yashasvi Jaiswal, Riyan Parag, and Shimron Hetmyer — in a spell that left fans stunned and RR shattered.
Ice in His Veins: The Match-Winning Over
RR needed just 25 off 18 balls with 7 wickets in hand — a situation any side would back themselves to win from. But then came the shift:
- 17.1: Jaiswal bowled, beaten by pace and length
- 17.2: Parag LBW, trapped with a low, skidding yorker
- 19.3: Hetmyer cleaned up, middle stump out of the ground
Each ball was surgically precise. The margin for error? Zero. The execution? Flawless.
Avesh Khan’s Bowling Figures vs RR
- Overs: 4
- Runs Conceded: 28
- Wickets: 3
- Economy: 7.00
- Strike Rate: 8.00
More than stats, it was about when he delivered. Avesh didn’t just bowl well — he turned the match upside down.
Experts Hail Avesh’s Composure and Class
- Dinesh Karthik: “That over defines what death bowling should look like. Take a bow, Avesh.”
- Ian Bishop: “Under pressure. Three wickets. All with yorkers. This is world-class execution.”
- Fans on X (formerly Twitter): “Forget Bumrah — Avesh Khan is India’s best finisher this IPL.”
The Rise of Avesh Khan: From Talent to T20 Match-Winner
Avesh Khan’s journey hasn’t always been smooth — dropped, overlooked, doubted — but he’s answered with skill and steel. The 2025 season has showcased his maturity, temperament, and consistency.
- Matches in IPL 2025: 8
- Wickets: 12
- Economy: 7.4
- Death Overs Strike Rate: 7.8
In a league full of big names, Avesh’s quiet aggression and pinpoint yorkers are writing their own legacy.
What Makes Avesh Special?
- ✅ Yorker Accuracy: Executes under pressure like few others
- ✅ Adaptability: Can bowl across phases — powerplay, middle, or death
- ✅ Mindset: Doesn’t panic, even when the opposition has the upper hand
- ✅ Team Player: Relentless work ethic with no theatrics — just results
Avesh Khan Has Entered the Elite Club
Whether it was defending 4 runs or breaking partnerships, Avesh Khan has now proven himself as not just a support act but a lead pacer. Against one of the best batting sides this season, on their home ground, under floodlights and pressure — he delivered a finale fans will talk about for years.
Avesh Khan didn’t just win a match. He made a statement.
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