IPL 2024 | Twitter reacts to in-form Narine mayhem curbed by Dayal's toe-crusher
Experiencing an injury from a perfectly aimed yorker is a devastating blow for an in-form batter. A similar scenario unfolded during the match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Royal Challengers Bengaluru, as a fierce yorker delivered by Yash Dayal struck Sunil Narine's toe inflicting intense pain.
After a streak of five consecutive losses, RCB skipper Faf du Plessis decided to bowl first post winning the toss. However, the decision backfired as KKR opener Phil Salt aggressively scored 12 runs off the first over bowled by Mohammad Siraj. The spotlight then shifted to Sunil Narine, who stepped up to bat in the next over aiming to ignite some fireworks. Unfortunately, things took an unexpected turn when Yash Dayal delivered a precise yorker that nearly injured the Caribbean all-rounder.
In the opening delivery of the second over, Dayal delivered a remarkable yorker targeting the leg stump. Narine, anticipating the ball's trajectory, moved towards the leg stump to block it. However, the delivery was impeccably accurate, striking Narine's right toe before he could bring his bat down. The impact caused Narine to cry out in pain as he immediately sought assistance from the physio, limping aside for a brisk treatment.
The incident sparked a flurry of reactions on Twitter with users discussing the implications of Dayal's yorker and expressing concerns about Narine's potential injury.
Funny video
— cricket videos (@RizwanStum60450) April 21, 2024
Straight to leg
— Debi Jag (@DebiJag608) April 21, 2024
He is in pain
— Debi Jag (@DebiJag608) April 21, 2024
First four
#StaraiKelungal first 4 balls are Yorker to Sunil Narine as I mentioned in yesterday’s tweet … are they came up with the right plan against him https://t.co/iZFa6sMOZS
— VinothAlbert (@vinothalbert) April 21, 2024
Today's target
RCB bowlers are targeting pads & direct Yorkers for Sunil Narine.
— Dev Sharma (@SDev890) April 21, 2024
Lets see how they will execute plan & Interesting to see how Phil salt will play.#KKRvRCB
Nothing is straight now
Sunil Narine now doesn't have a straight toe and arm
— 🖤 (@ameye_17) April 21, 2024
Warning
He was surely warning Sunil Narine that he might come to bowl later 😂❤️ pic.twitter.com/qVuYO2bxKT
— leisha (@katyxkohli17) April 21, 2024
Under pain
Sunil Narine under pain after an inswinging yorker by Dayal pic.twitter.com/l7NUe0nK3u
— Rokte Amar KKR 🟣🟡 (@Rokte_Amarr_KKR) April 21, 2024
Trying to bully
Yash Dayal and Virat Kohli trying to bully Sunil Narine forgetting that daddy Rinku Singh is sitting in the dug out.
— Pakchikpak Raja Babu (@HaramiParindey) April 21, 2024
Enjoy the show
Enjoy the Sunil Narine show.
— Sakthi Mahesh (@sakthimaannn) April 21, 2024
Trying to injure
So, if you can't stop Sunil Narine, injure him! Poor tactics.. #KKRvRCB #IPL2024
— Dharmin Doshi (@DharminD) April 21, 2024