Avesh Khan has been one of the top performers in the bowling department over the last two IPL seasons. Last year, the right-arm pace bowler played exceptionally well for the Delhi Capitals and played an important role in the team’s journey to the playoffs. This year, the Lucknow Super Giants signed him for a massive price, and Avesh proved why he is worth the money.
Playing against the Sunrisers Hyderabad earlier today, Avesh Khan took a four-wicket haul and helped the Lucknow Super Giants record their second consecutive victory in the 2022 edition of the Indian Premier League. Khan dismissed both openers of the Sunrisers Hyderabad team – Kane Williamson and Abhishek Sharma.
Next, he came in to bowl the 18th over of the second innings and picked up the crucial wickets of the well-set Nicholas Pooran and the debutant Abdul Samad off successive deliveries. His double strike helped the Lucknow Super Giants regain the momentum in the match and pull off a 12-run victory. Khan was adjudged the Man of the Match for his spell.
Commenting after his team’s second consecutive loss in IPL 2022, Kane Williamson told the host broadcasters:
“I suppose if we look at the performance, it was a lot better than the previous game. We were a lot better with the ball. We were in a pretty strong position. We were just one partnership away from breaking the game. Rahul and Hooda had an excellent partnership. To get to 170 from where they were was a good effort.”
Twitter reacts as Avesh Khan wins the game for Lucknow Super Giants with a game-changing spell
Here’s how the cricket fans on Twitter reacted to the superb bowling performance from Avesh in tonight’s match:
KL Rahul's decision to bowl out Avesh Khan in the 18th over turned out to be an outstanding move. Avesh got set Pooran and Samad for golden duck.
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) April 4, 2022
Avesh Khan gets both the Hyderabad opener, brilliant start for Lucknow, Avesh continuing his good form in Ipl from last season.
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) April 4, 2022
What a spell bowled by Avesh Khan. His Bowling figure (4-0-24-4) against SRH in this match. He is now second highest Wickettaker in this IPL. Outstanding Avesh Khan. pic.twitter.com/aKirJv9O6X
— CricketMAN2 (@ImTanujSingh) April 4, 2022
Started slowly this ipl but back to top form. #Aveshkhan
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) April 4, 2022
Today @klrahul11 captaincy was very impressive. He was ‘captaining’ also while batting as he had to take the team to a good total. #Aveshkhan and #Krunal also responded well and bowling changes were spot on. #SRHvsLSG #LSGvSRH pic.twitter.com/xc4C7jCuzb
— R P Singh रुद्र प्रताप सिंह (@rpsingh) April 4, 2022
This is the first time Avesh Khan has taken four wickets in an IPL match.#SRHvLSG
— Umang Pabari (@UPStatsman) April 4, 2022
Avesh Khan’s 18th over turned the game in Lucknow’s favour.
— Umakant (@Umakant_27) April 4, 2022
Avesh Khan's spell shows why he is one of India's most valuable pace bowling assets right now. It was evident even last season, yet Delhi Capitals let him slip away from their hands. #SRHvLSG
— Prasenjit Dey (@CricPrasen) April 4, 2022
#AveshKhan is named the Player-of-the-Match for his match-winning spell of 4/24.
— Circle of Cricket (@circleofcricket) April 4, 2022
📸: BCCI/IPL #SRHvLSG #IPL2022 pic.twitter.com/IRv82t5ooP
