Key Highlights:
Avesh Khan produced one of the finest death-over spells of IPL 2025, claiming three key wickets — Yashasvi Jaiswal, Riyan Parag, and Shimron Hetmyer — in the final stages of Match 36 between Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and Rajasthan Royals (RR) on April 19, 2025, at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur.
His timely breakthroughs dismantled RR’s run chase, helping LSG seal a tense win.
Wicket 1: Jaiswal Bowled – 17.1 Over
The Royals were cruising at 156/2 with Yashasvi Jaiswal batting on 74 when Avesh struck the first blow. Delivering a pinpoint yorker on middle stump, Avesh beat Jaiswal’s attempted shuffle to the off side and flattened the stumps.
- Jaiswal’s score: 74 (52 balls, 5 fours, 4 sixes)
- RR score: 156/3
Wicket 2: Parag LBW – 17.2 Over
On the very next ball, Riyan Parag shuffled across for a cheeky scoop but missed the yorker. He was struck plumb in front. Despite a review, the third umpire confirmed it would have thudded into the middle stump.
- Parag’s score: 0 (1 ball)
- RR score: 161/4
Wicket 3: Hetmyer Falls – 19.3 Over
In the 20th over, with RR needing 6 runs off 4 balls, Shimron Hetmyer attempted to close the game but fell short. Avesh delivered under pressure yet again, claiming his third wicket and pushing RR into deeper trouble.
- Hetmyer’s score: Short stay at the crease (dismissed at 175/5)
- Over: 19.3
- RR score: 175/5
Avesh Khan’s Final Bowling Figures
- Overs: 4
- Runs: 28
- Wickets: 3
- Key Victims: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Riyan Parag, Shimron Hetmyer
- Economy Rate: 7.00
It was a textbook spell in death bowling — intelligent, composed, and devastating.
Match Impact and Expert Praise
Avesh Khan’s back-to-back wickets in the 18th and 20th overs broke the backbone of Rajasthan Royals’ chase. What seemed like a comfortable finish turned into a collapse — led entirely by Avesh’s surgical execution.
- Sanjay Manjrekar: “He changed the mood of the match in 6 balls.”
- Ravi Shastri: “Clinical. The finest death over spell this season.”
- Fans on Social Media: #AveshKhan and #MatchWinner were top trends after the win.
Who Was Affected Most
- Rajasthan Royals: Lost their top scorer and finisher within 2 overs
- RR Middle Order: Crumbled under Avesh’s pressure bowling
- Playoff Race: LSG gained 2 points and significant NRR advantage with this finish
Avesh Khan: The Death Overs Specialist LSG Needed
Avesh Khan’s triple breakthrough on April 19, 2025, was a masterclass in how to close out an IPL game. With the Royals on the brink of a win, Avesh held his nerve and delivered a spell that changed the outcome. As LSG inches closer to a playoff berth, they will owe much of this vital victory to the skill, accuracy, and calm of their pace ace.
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