Key Highlights:
Sai Kishore Breaks Partnership as Iyer Falls to Mistimed Pull
Sai Kishore delivered a vital blow for Gujarat Titans in the 12th over, dismissing Venkatesh Iyer just as the left-hander was trying to accelerate. With KKR needing a late surge to stay in contention, Iyer’s wicket pegged the home side back in a tricky chase of 199.
The Dismissal – Poor Connection, Easy Catch
Over 11.3 – Kishore bowled a flatter delivery around middle and leg. Iyer attempted a big slog to deep midwicket, but failed to middle it. The ball went high and straight to the fielder, who moved a few steps in to complete a regulation catch.
KKR 84/3 in 11.3 overs
🎙️ “Another one goes! Iyer wanted the maximum but didn’t get anywhere near the middle of the bat.”
Venkatesh Iyer – Brief Innings Summary
| Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | 16 | 1 | 0 | 81.25 |
- Came in during powerplay collapse
- Struggled to find fluency
- Fell attempting to break free after Strategic Timeout
Sai Kishore – Bowling Figures
| Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy | Dots | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 12 | 1 | 6.00 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
The left-arm orthodox spinner maintained tight lines, varying his pace subtly to make scoring difficult for KKR batters.
Match Situation at Dismissal
- KKR 84/3 in 11.3 overs
- Required Rate climbs above 11
- Captain Ajinkya Rahane holds one end with a well-paced fifty
- Incoming batter: Andre Russell
Impact of the Wicket
- Broke a slow-building partnership with Rahane
- Stopped KKR from building momentum before the final push
- Allowed GT to control the middle overs and delay the launch
Expert Take
🗣️ Murali Kartik on commentary:
“Sai Kishore has been excellent this season. He bowls with maturity — that’s smart, attacking left-arm spin. Exactly what GT needed after timeout.”
Disclaimer: This update reflects match conditions and player stats as of 11.3 overs in KKR’s innings on April 21, 2025. Developments may evolve in the second half of the chase.
Stay updated with the latest from Hindustan Herald — your trusted source for
Politics, Business, Sports, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Breaking News, and More.
📲 Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube
🔔 Join our Telegram channel @hindustanherald for live IPL updates and breaking match alerts.
