IPL 2023: In the ongoing match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Gujarat Titans at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata, Rahmanullah Gurbaz proved to be the star of the show. Coming back from a niggle injury, the KKR batsman played a phenomenal inning that left everyone in awe. Gurbaz played a splendid inning of 81 runs off just 39 deliveries, showing sheer dominance against his Afghan teammate Rashid Khan by hitting him for 3 fours and 2 sixes. However, his innings came to an end when Rashid caught him at deep mid-wicket. Meanwhile, KKR managed to post 179 runs on the scoreboard. Follow Indian Premier League 2023 Live Updates with InsideSport.IN.
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.@RGurbaz_21 scored a power-packed 81 off just 39 deliveries & he becomes our 🔝 performer from the first innings of the #GTvKKR match in the #TATAIPL 👌🏻👌🏻
A look at his batting summary 🔽 pic.twitter.com/0IMBfh2UCx
— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) April 29, 2023
Gurbaz’s inning was nothing short of spectacular, as he smashed 81 runs off just 39 balls. His inning included 5 fours and 7 sixes, and he tore apart his Afghanistan teammate and GT’s ace spinner Rashid Khan. Gurbaz faced 11 deliveries of Rashid and scored 30 runs with a strike rate of 272.72. He hit 2 sixes and 3 fours off Rashid Khan’s bowling, showcasing his dominance in the middle.
Despite his heroics, Gurbaz’s inning came to an end when Rashid Khan took his catch at deep mid-wicket on Noon Ahmad’s bowling. Nevertheless, his impact on the game was already significant, and his contribution proved to be invaluable for KKR.
IPL 2023: Watch Rahmanullah Gurbaz Cracking Six
𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘈𝘧𝘨𝘩𝘢𝘯 𝘋𝘺𝘯𝘢𝘮𝘰 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘺 😍✨
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The match is still ongoing, but with the help of Rahmanullah Gurbaz’s special inning and Andre Russell’s blazing cameo of 34 runs off 19 balls, KKR has already put up a challenging total of 179 runs in front of Gujarat Titans.
This impressive inning from Gurbaz comes as a major boost for KKR, as they look to bounce back from a tough start to their campaign. With a win-loss record of three wins and five losses halfway through the tournament, the Knight Riders have been inconsistent in their performances. However, Gurbaz’s inning is a sign that they are capable of turning things around and making a strong push toward the playoffs.
It is also a testament to Gurbaz’s talent as a batsman, and his ability to perform at the highest level. Despite being relatively new to the IPL, Gurbaz has already shown that he has the potential to become a top performer in the league.
Overall, Rahmanullah Gurbaz’s impressive inning against GT is a reminder that how a single performance can turn the tide of a match. It is also a sign of hope for KKR fans, who will be hoping that their team can build on this momentum and make a strong push towards the playoffs.
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