IPL 2024 | Twitter reacts to Boult's magnificent delivery claiming Padikkal's wicket post-headshot
A team consistently relies on their primary fast bowler to set the tone and secure early wickets. This was evident in the performance of Trent Boult for Rajasthan Royals, as he swiftly dismissed Quinton de Kock and Devdutt Padikkal during the powerplay, laying a solid foundation for RR.
In a dramatic turn of events, Boult dished a menacing bouncer at Padikkal on the first ball of the third over. Attempting a pull shot, Padikkal lost sight of the ball, which struck his helmet forcefully, sending his neckguards flying. The LSG physio rushed onto the field as concussion protocol loomed. Following a brief assessment, the 23-year-old Karnataka batsman was cleared to resume batting only to find himself dumbstruck by a Boult jaffa.
The aftermath of the intimidating bouncer proved pivotal as Boult delivered a well-directed length ball on the subsequent delivery. Padikkal, unsettled by the earlier blow, failed to move his feet properly and missed the line as he tried to slog it over mid wicket, resulting in his dismissal as the ball sneaked past the bat and pad, uprooting the middle stump.
The Twitter community marvelled at Boult's exceptional bowling display, sparking discussions across social media platforms.
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Head shot
— Grahman (@Grahman326048) March 24, 2024
What a delivery
— Grahman (@Grahman326048) March 24, 2024
Breating fire
Devdutt Padikkal gets right one in the helmet.
— MeHar🇵🇰🏏 (@Mhrjameel99) March 24, 2024
Next ball, he's bowled out.
- Boult is breathing fire....!!! 🔥 pic.twitter.com/bygA8eiQtV
Duck
Devdutt Padikkal duck 🦆
— Cricket fan (@Cricket_fan2602) March 24, 2024
Dismissed
Trent Boult strikes on schedule.
— Imperial Tiffin (@Yash_Dhawan_) March 24, 2024
What a champion 'early strike' bowler...
Laard Devdutt Padikkal goes like the phus bum that he is..
All Hail Laard DDP#RRsLSG #IPL2024 #Shaheen Sanju Samson de Kock KL Rahul https://t.co/54N3pRDfGm pic.twitter.com/WEBLIJfVWp
Out on duck
Devdutt padikkal got out on duck.#RRvLSGÂ pic.twitter.com/Vs2u2YF5h0
— Amresh (@AkRo_45) March 24, 2024
That bouncer
Devdutt Padikkal is hit on the helmet by Boult.
— Yogesh Ltd (@yogeshltd) March 24, 2024
Immediately after, he gets bowled out by the fiery bowler.
Boult is on fire! 🔥 pic.twitter.com/g1AbRW6aK6
Liability
Padikkal is still playing for RR. Earlier a catch dropped by him and now gone for 0 (3). #klrahul #DevduttPadikkal #RRvsLSG
— Siff (@siff077) March 24, 2024
Another powerplay wicket
Trent Boult with yet another powerplay wicket. This time it’s Devdutt Padikkal who’s dismissed without scoring a run
— Rohith Kannan ⚔️ (@RohithKannan71) March 24, 2024
10:2 after 2.2 overs #RRvLSG
On the helmet
Devdutt Padikkal gets right one in the helmet.
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) March 24, 2024
Next ball, he's bowled out.
- Boult is breathing fire....!!! 🔥 pic.twitter.com/v3CSO7t2wC
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