New Delhi. Rajasthan Royals have faced their first defeat in the current season of IPL. In the 24th match of the league, Gujarat Titans defeated them by 3 wickets on the last ball. This was Rajasthan’s first defeat in 5 matches. The hero of victory was Rashid Khan. Rashid was also awarded the Player of the Match award after the match. After Rashid’s brilliant innings, former cricketer Sunil Gavaskar praised him profusely.
Sunil Gavaskar while talking on Star Sports said, “When it came to batting, Rashid picked the pitch well. He came and started scoring runs. This is the reason why franchises around the world are in a hurry to include him in their team. They want to take him in their team. Seeing his confidence, his batting and his bowling. Even when he fields, he does it with all his heart.”
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Gavaskar further said, “While fielding, bowlers are always worried while diving because if there is any injury on their shoulders, their career can be in danger. But Rashid Khan does not think so. Rashid wants to give 100 percent for his team.
Let us tell you that Rashid Khan played an inning of 24 runs in 11 balls in the match against Rajasthan. During this he also hit 4 fours. While bowling, he gave 18 runs in 4 overs and also took one wicket. Captain Shubman Gill scored 72 runs and Sai Sudarshan scored 35 runs and gave a good start to the team by adding 64 runs for the first wicket. Gujarat needed 2 runs on the last ball. Rashid Khan gave victory to the team by hitting a four.
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Tags: IPL 2024, Rashid Khan, Sunil Gavaskar
FIRST PUBLISHED: April 11, 2024, 10:50 IST