Within the high-stakes Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 Qualifier 1 between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) on the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, SRH confronted a difficult begin.
Opting to bat first turned disastrous for SRH as they misplaced their star openers, Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma, throughout the powerplay. Mitchell Starc’s fiery spell intensified the strain, dismissing Nitish Kumar Reddy and Shahbaz Ahmed within the fifth over, decreasing SRH to a precarious 39/4.
A steadying partnership
Regardless of the early setbacks, Heinrich Klaasen and Rahul Tripathi offered some stability to the innings with a vital 62 runs partnership for the fourth wicket. Tripathi performed a big position, notching a 29-ball fifty, which helped SRH regain some footing. After Klaasen’s departure within the eleventh over, Tripathi continued to anchor the SRH batting. His valiant effort noticed him scoring 55 off 35 deliveries, showcasing resilience and willpower.
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Rahul Tripathi’s unlucky mix-up with Abdul Samad
The turning level got here within the 14th over when a mix-up between Tripathi and Abdul Samad led to Tripathi’s unlucky run-out. On the second ball of the over, Sunil Narine delivered a back-of-a-length supply to Samad, who hit it in direction of backward level. Miscommunication ensued as Samad sprinted for a single whereas Tripathi, ball-watching, slowed down. Andre Russell capitalized on the confusion, selecting up the ball and throwing it precisely to wicketkeeper Rahmanullah Gurbaz. Tripathi hesitated and determined in opposition to finishing the run, leading to his dismissal.
Tripathi was visibly dejected as he walked off the sector, his head bowed in disappointment. He didn’t return to the pavilion however as a substitute sat on the staircase resulting in it, reflecting on the missed alternative to transform his innings into the next rating.
KKR’s dominance
Starc’s relentless bowling spell, coupled with sturdy help from the remainder of the KKR bowlers, ensured that SRH had been bowled out for 159. Starc completed with spectacular figures of three/34 from his 4 overs, whereas Varun Chakravarthy contributed a cost-effective spell of two/26. Regardless of Tripathi’s valiant 55 and Klaasen’s supporting 32, SRH struggled to construct momentum. Skipper Pat Cummins added a vital 30 off 24 balls, guaranteeing SRH had a complete to defend.
Right here’s how Twitter reacted:
Abdul Samad is an actual enigma for me within the SRH camp. He retains getting possibilities however flops virtually each time, apart from 1-2 innings. To prime it off, he pressured a run and bought Rahul Tripathi out.
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— Vipin Tiwari (@Vipintiwari952_) Might 21, 2024
Egocentric Abdul Samad ran Tripathi out in order that he might statpad. (Logic from Dhobi and Vadapav FC)
— 𝐊𝐨𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭!𝟎𝐧_👑🚩 (@bholination) Might 21, 2024
Abdul Samad poor name will get Rahul Tripathi subsequent ball Sanvir Singh who comes as influence sub Sunil Narine picks him for golden duck. Kavya Maaran unhappy. Sunrises Hyderabad in backfoot. Kolkata Knight Riders in frontfoot right here in Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahemdabad pic.twitter.com/rjQsip0RN7
— Cricspace (@cricspace69) Might 21, 2024
WTF Is This Abdul Samad Doing 😑
— 𝐑𝐨𝐇𝐢𝐭𝐳𝟎𝐧𝐞⁴⁵ (@rohitzone_45) Might 21, 2024
Think about if Tripathi had taken it in a optimistic method and lengthen his help to Samad whereas leaving the bottom..
Might have been an enormous distinction..😢 pic.twitter.com/uFvrYEYRIV
— Thejaswini (మోదీ కుటుంబం)🚩 (@Himalayan_Bee) Might 21, 2024
I am unable to see Tripathi like this man why Samad why
— Иidhi (@JFMdgaf) Might 21, 2024
Rahul tripathi performed so properly however I do not know why I am hesitating to reward him.
– That pointless runout continues to be roaming in my thoughts.
– He lacks recreation consciousness so does Abdul Samad. .
– Solely Rahul might create the distinction and set a very good goal for KKR. However it’s throughout.
— Abhishek Roy (@AbhiroyTweets) Might 21, 2024
Samad wasted tripathi. Acquired out in a ineffective method himself
— Kaustubh (@DexterousRd) Might 21, 2024
These dismissals are unpardonable. And no method ought to Tripathi have been the one to be dismissed there. Once more, Samad ought to have sacrificed his wicket #KKRvSRH #IPL2024
— Soorya Sesha (@sooryasesha7) Might 21, 2024
Samad and Tripathi each brainfade moments wtf
— v (@Taldini_) Might 21, 2024
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