Key Highlights:
Rashid Khan Strikes in First Over, Removes Narine with Short Ball
Rashid Khan made an immediate impact in his very first over of the night, dismissing Sunil Narine for just 3 runs as Gujarat Titans picked up their second wicket inside the powerplay against Kolkata Knight Riders at Eden Gardens.
The Wicket – Narine Falls to a Short Ball
Over 5.3 – Rashid bowled a short-of-a-length delivery on leg stump, not his finest by any means. Narine went for the pull but mistimed it horribly, hitting it straight to square leg, where the catch was safely taken.
- Narine tried to muscle the ball but failed to middle it
- GT players celebrated a lucky but crucial breakthrough
- Rashid laughed it off, knowing he got away with a poor delivery
KKR 43/2 in 5.3 overs
🎙️ “Not his best ball, but the ‘W’ is all Rashid will care about.”
Rashid Khan – Bowling Snapshot
| Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy | Dots | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | 1 | 3.00 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Rashid showed once again why he’s such a game-changer — even when not at his best, he has a knack for delivering key moments.
KKR in the Powerplay
- Score after 6 overs: 45/2
- Lost Rahmanullah Gurbaz (2) and Sunil Narine (3)
- Impact Player Ishant Sharma was subbed in earlier for Sherfane Rutherford after GT’s innings
| Powerplay Highlights | Stat |
|---|---|
| Runs Scored | 45 |
| Wickets Lost | 2 |
| Run Rate | 7.5 |
| Extras | 5 |
Impact of Rashid’s Breakthrough
- Stalled KKR’s momentum before the field restrictions ended
- Forced Venkatesh Iyer and Rinku Singh into a rebuilding phase
- Reinforced GT’s grip on the middle overs with spin pressure building
Expert Reaction
🗣️ Tom Moody on Star Sports:
“That’s what Rashid does. Even when he’s not in rhythm, he finds ways to change games. Narine’s wicket gives GT control.”
Disclaimer: Match details and statistics are accurate as of April 21, 2025, up to 6.0 overs of KKR’s innings vs Gujarat Titans.
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