16 from that over to make it a strong powerplay for KKR after a sedate start. We’ve had a drop off Salt in the first over, swing for Boult, a scratchy start from Narine and a stunning catch from Aveshso far. It’s time for a strategic time out
Sam: “Time for Chahal”
Sen to Narine, FOUR, stylish shot to end the powerplay! Around length on leg and Narine backs away to free his arms with a swing down the ground over the bowler’s head for four
Sen to Narine, 4 leg byes, short ball down the leg side, Narine doesn’t make room this time and that deflects off his hip to go very fine on leg and beat Samson’s dive for four leg byes
Three fours combined from Salt and Narine early on, and three in five so far from Raghuvanshi
Boult to Raghuvanshi, FOUR, a bit too full and this time it’s an exquisite drive through the covers! Raghuvanshi is showing some class here with his timing and placement. Enough width outside off and he opens his arms for a wonderful drive all along the ground again
Boult to Raghuvanshi, FOUR, what elegance and timing! Raghuvanshi is on the move down the pitch to probably negate the swing and he clips it beautifully off his padse for a four all along the ground. Gets an applause from the owner SRK too
Anjan: “KKR should have gone with Venky over Angkrish after Salt. Power play is still on.”
Avesh Khan to Narine, no run, and that’s just what Narine doesn’t want! A short ball into his body and he misses it with a pivot for the pull. Takes it on the body
Avesh Khan to Raghuvanshi, 1 run, angles the short ball into him and Raghuvanshi tucks it to leg for one
Raghuvanshi at No. 3. A slip for him
Lovely celebration! Samson hands his glove to Avesh who sticks the ball in it and shows it to the dugout with a beaming smile
Avesh Khan to Salt, OUT, that is a one-handed stunner from Avesh Khan! Salt slapped it back to Avesh’s left and he had to stretch and go low quickly, and boy he did it just in time for the ball to stick in his palm. One of the catches of this IPL and Riyan Parag can breathe easy now
PD Salt c & b Avesh Khan 10 (13b 1×4 0x6) SR: 76.92
Shameer: “Don’t let the cat loose. Keep him tight.”
