KKR vs RR | Twitter in splits as Avesh taunts Sanju's snide remark after plucking one-handed stunner
There's nothing like healthy banter to build team chemistry, especially when it drives the players to go above and beyond expectations. After Sanju Samson chided Avesh Khan in Rajasthan Royals' previous encounter for a dropped catch, the pacer got back at his skipper with a blinder in Kolkata.
Rajasthan Royals capitalized on their decision to bowl first at the toss by keeping the dangerous pair of Phil Salt and Sunil Narine at bay early on despite dropping the former when on 0. Nevertheless, the visitors more than made up for the blunder by eventually getting rid of the Englishman in the fourth over through a catch for the ages that led to some hilarious on-field banter amongst the men in pink and purple.
With Salt struggling on 10 off 12 deliveries, Avesh banged in a short delivery midway through the fourth over provoking his counterpart to slap hard at the Kookaburra. However, the opener mistimed his attempt and instead of racing through midwicket, the white rock flew down the pitch to the left of Avesh. The right-arm quick did not miss a beat as in his follow through he outstretched his left hand and the ball somehow stuck in his palm, thus completing an incredulous catch. Avesh seemed to have surprised himself with the astounding grab and wasted no time in bragging to his skipper Sanju Samson as he pointed to him immediately after and said, "Mujhe catch pakadna aata hai (I know how to catch)".
The pacer was referencing their previous game against Punjab Kings where he had collided with Sanju while attempting to take a high catch, prompting the latter to light-heartedly state "I need to tell my fast bowlers that it is easier to catch with gloves", in the post match presentation. To top off the moment, Avesh ended up borrowing his skipper's glove and flaunting it to the Royals' dugout with the ball enclosed within, thus sending Twitterati into a frenzy.
Unbelievable
— Debi Jag (@DebiJag608) April 16, 2024
what a catch
Avesh that catch💥
— Ponvarshini (@ponvarshini777) April 16, 2024
Next level reflex
WHAT A CATCH AVESH KHAN #KKRvRR
— Pankaj Mahto (@pannkajmahto) April 16, 2024
On fire
#KKRvRR Whatta Catch Avesh ⚡ pic.twitter.com/YFwj3Ea9ww
— Vamshi Stambamkadi (@Film_Director_) April 16, 2024
One hand blinder
What a catch from Avesh Khan. One hand blinder. Narine and Salt were looking to hit big shots but the change in variation from Boult and Avesh was not letting them hit boundaries. Not a first over wicket for RR but a 3rd one and that too from Avesh who goes for runs
— Sports syncs (@moiz_sports) April 16, 2024
Superb
Superb catch by Avesh Khan 🔥#KKRvRR
— Prasad K (@Prasad_K2000) April 16, 2024
Redeemed
parag breathes a sigh of relief as avesh khan redeems the missed opportunity with a stunning catch! salt, looking to build momentum, mistimes his shot, offering a simple return catch to avesh. it's a crucial breakthrough for rr, and parag's gratitude knows no bounds.x#kkrvsrr
— tanishk? (@ThatsTanishk) April 16, 2024
Never expect
WHAT A CATCH BY AVESH KHAN!!! NEVER EXPECTED AVESH WOULD BE SO ATHLETIC.
— The Supreme Consciousness (@realcvrane) April 16, 2024
Best part was after taking the catch Avesh tells Sanju Samson "main bhi catch pakad sakta hu" because in the last match there was a collision between Sanju & Avesh resulting in a dropped catch.
Brilliant
But Avesh also had sheer korma recently 😁
— Vaishali Bhutda (@Iam_Vaishali) April 16, 2024
Brilliant catch.#KKRvRR https://t.co/QXKX1RzAHs
Absolute blinder
Avesh khan what a catch absolute blinder 🔥🔥#IPL2024 #RRvsKKR pic.twitter.com/65kdzQTMN0
— DR EJAZ (@Silly__MID_ON) April 16, 2024