The match number 39 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 is currently being between the hosts Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and the Gujarat Titans in Kolkata.
It was Hyderabad FC captain Hardik Pandya who won the toss and opted to bowl. The started late due to rain interruption.
KKR got off to a good start, they lost 2 wickets but scored 60 runs in the powerplay. One of the main hero of KKR’s inning today was Afghanistan wicketkeeper batsman Rahmanullah Gurbaz.
Gurbaz is playing in the match as a replacement for Jason Roy, who is not playing in the match due to back spasm.
Gurbaz took the opportunity with both hands as the Afghanistan batter scored 81 runs and one of the most interesting about his inning was that he dominated his countrymen Rashid Khan. See how Twitterati reacted.
End of a very crucial knock.
Rahmanullah Gurbaz departs for 39-ball 81.
Well played, Gurbaz. pic.twitter.com/YjhHSTQb60— KnightRidersXtra (@KRxtra) April 29, 2023Advertisement
What a crazy innings by Rahmanullah Gurbaz!
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) April 29, 2023
81 in just 39 balls with 5 fours and 7 sixes. Took Rashid Khan to the cleaners today, unbelievable striking. Well played, Gurbaz. pic.twitter.com/NK4LEeQVhm
Gurbaz has no mercy for Rashid Khan. 🫣 A massive 89-meter six followed by a four. Rashid is proving to be costly today. #KKRvsGT #IPL2023 pic.twitter.com/kw0rrN0HF0
— Ridhima Pathak (@PathakRidhima) April 29, 2023
Gujarat Titans kept playing Matthew Wade over Rahmanullah Gurbaz last season and didn't give him a single opportunity, he's just turned up against them in some style. 81 from 39 balls 🔥🔥 #IPL2023 pic.twitter.com/m1VBmBfdK3
— Farid Khan (@_FaridKhan) April 29, 2023
🚨 | I really wanted him to get 💯 today but nevertheless it was one the most entertaining innings of the season. #Gurbaz pic.twitter.com/IRERQnNHHr
— KKR Karavan (@KkrKaravan) April 29, 2023
