5 moments from the RPS vs KXIP match that don’t fade away
Kings XI Punjab were bowled out for 73 - their lowest total in IPL history in the last league game of IPL 10. It was a dismal performance from Punjab in a virtual quarter-final while Pune raised their game when it mattered the most.were bowled out for 73 - their lowest total in IPL history in the last league game of IPL 10. It was a dismal performance from Punjab in a virtual quarter-final while Pune raised their game when it mattered the most.
Pune clasped the game by the throat right from ball one when Martin Guptill fell to Jaydev Unadkat. Thereafter, one wicket fell after another. Shardul Thakur finished with three wickets, while Zampa, Christian and Unadkat had two.Zampa, Christian and Unadkat had two.
In the easy and quick chase, Rahane made 34, Tripathi 28 and Smith 15 as Pune won by 9 wickets with 8 overs to spare. Here are 5 memorable moments from the match that don't fade away, quite like the Axe Signature range of body perfumes.
#1 Jaydev Unadkat’s bowling and fielding
Jaydev Unadkat, the young Saurashtra seamer has played a quiet and unassuming role in the revival of Pune's campaign. He replaced Ashoke Dinda and has taken at least a wicket in every match he has featured in.
On a crucial day, he set the trend up front when he snapped up Martin Guptill with the very first ball. The ball was a length ball on off and Guptill tried to drive it on the up, but ended up spooning it to Manoj Tiwary at short cover.up, but ended up spooning it to Manoj Tiwary at short cover.
If this was not enough, his agility in the field gave a glimpse of his abilities when he swooped down on a ball at mid-on, dived and then hit the wicket at the non-striker's end to find Morgan short. He, then, moved swiftly to his left at short fine leg to take a sharp catch to dismiss Rahul Tewatia, before returning with the ball to send Swapnil Singh packing.
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