Rajasthan Royals warmly greeted Avesh Khan after his unconventional 0*(0) performance in the KKR vs RR IPL 2024 match, with a video showing him receiving enthusiastic cheers and a playful hug.
During Rajasthan Royals’ nail-biting chase against Kolkata Knight Riders, pacer Avesh Khan provided crucial support to Jos Buttler for over two overs, despite not facing a single delivery himself. His presence allowed Buttler to maintain strike and play his explosive innings, ultimately securing a 2-wicket victory for RR.
Despite his minimal contribution with the bat, Avesh was celebrated by his teammates upon returning to the hotel, as captured in a video shared by Rajasthan Royals on X (formerly Twitter). The heartwarming footage shows Avesh being greeted with thunderous applause and a warm hug from Shimron Hetmyer.
Finisher saahab 😂🔥 pic.twitter.com/JI2TbDBCx0
— Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals) April 16, 2024
On the match front, despite facing a daunting target of 224, Rajasthan Royals managed to pull things back in time, with Avesh Khan, Kuldeep Sen, and Trent Boult effectively restricting Kolkata Knight Riders to just 39 runs in the last four overs.
Avesh Khan’s consistent performances, including figures of 2/35 in the match, have been flying under the radar this season. His acquisition by the Royals has proven to be a brilliant move, especially amidst injuries to Prasidh Krishna and Sandeep Sharma. With six wins out of seven matches, Rajasthan Royals have solidified their position at the top, edging closer to securing a spot in the playoffs.
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Last Updated on April 17, 2024
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