Kolkata: What left handed batsman Abhishek Sharma did at Eden Gardens on Thursday was worth watching. 25 runs in one over from Varun Chakraborty. 48 in 21 balls. KKR bowlers could not understand what was happening. SRH won the match by 65 runs, their first win of the season. Whereas KKR team lost its second consecutive match. Abhishek played a fast innings during the match, but he was fined after the match.
Was the umpire’s decision correct?
Abhishek was playing at 48 runs in the ninth over. Muzarabani hit a big shot and Varun Chakraborty pounced on the boundary. Third umpire Nitin Menon looked at many angles and gave out. But in the replays the ball was clearly visible touching the ground. Abhishek himself could not believe it. Coach Daniel Vettori also reached out to the authorities. Fans also said on social media that he was not out. When the decision was taken, it was accepted as correct but the question remained.
How much of the match fee did BCCI cut?
The match ended, there was a celebration, and then BCCI issued a statement. Abhishek’s 25 percent match fee was deducted. Also one demerit point. Article 2.3 of the Code of Conduct – Hate speech on the field. Abhishek admitted his mistake without any argument and accepted the punishment. BCCI did not say to whom it was said and at what time. That’s all, and he was punished.
What new record was made by Abhishek for SRH?
In this innings, Abhishek completed 101 sixes for SRH in IPL. David Warner had hit 143 sixes between 2014 and 2021. Abhishek has been with the team since 2019 and has now come second in that list. Missed two runs from half century, but got this record gone.
Why did KKR stop at 161?
SRH scored 226 runs while playing first. Head 46, Abhishek 48, Klaasen 52, Nitish 39 — all four together did not give a chance to KKR. In reply, KKR bundled out for 161 in 16 overs. Second consecutive defeat. Muzarabani took 4 wickets. KKR batsmen disintegrated in front of a big score and had to face embarrassment on the home ground.
