Key Highlights:
Washington Sundar Removes Rahane with Sharp Wide Delivery and Quick Stumping
Washington Sundar delivered a timely breakthrough for Gujarat Titans, removing the well-set Ajinkya Rahane with a clever wide delivery and smart deception in the 13th over of KKR’s chase at Eden Gardens. With Rahane anchoring the innings, his dismissal at 91/4 gave GT firm control of Match 39.
The Dismissal – Wide, Quick, and Tactical
Over 12.3 – Sundar pushed the ball wide and quick outside off as Rahane skipped down the pitch for a big shot. The KKR skipper failed to reach the ball, lost balance, and Jos Buttler completed a quick stumping before Rahane could drag himself back into the crease.
KKR 91/4 in 12.3 overs
🎙️ “Sundar set him up — wide, fast, and far from reach. Buttler did the rest. Big moment!”
Ajinkya Rahane – Innings Summary
| Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 53 | 36 | 5 | 1 | 147.22 |
- Reached fifty in 36 balls
- Held the KKR innings together after early blows
- Dismissed just when acceleration was required
Washington Sundar – Bowling Figures
| Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy | Dots | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 | 30 | 1 | 10.58 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
While expensive overall, Sundar’s key wicket turned the momentum firmly in GT’s favour during the middle overs.
Match Context at the Time
- KKR: 91/4 in 12.3 overs
- Required Rate: Climbing over 12
- Incoming Batter: Moeen Ali
- GT spinners applying pressure with turn and tight fielding
Expert Insight
🗣️ Graeme Swann on commentary:
“That was world-class execution. Sundar knew Rahane would charge — gave him nothing to hit and left the rest to Buttler. Perfect middle-overs wicket.”
Impact of the Wicket
- Ended KKR’s last established partnership
- Left the lower middle order exposed
- Increased scoreboard pressure with 100+ needed off final 7 overs
Disclaimer: Match data and player statistics are accurate as of April 21, 2025, after 12.3 overs of KKR’s chase against GT in Match 39 of IPL 2025.
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