Qualifier 2, SRH vs KKR: Twitter reacts as Rashid Khan takes Sunrisers to their second IPL final

Kolkata Knight Riders, playing on their home ground, put in Sunrisers Hyderabad to bat first after winning the toss. While Sunrisers made three changes to playing XI, KKR started the match with just three overseas players.

While Wriddhiman Saha, who returned to the team, struggled a bit at the start, Dhawan looked settled right from the start. In spite of Saha's struggle, SRH managed to make 56 runs in the first seven overs.

SRH looked like they were cruising through at the end of the seventh over, but then entered Kuldeep Yadav, who got the big wickets of Shikhar Dhawan and Kane Williamson in his very first over of the match.

After that wickets fell at regular wickets, but thanks to Rashid Khan's late blitz of 34 from 10 balls SRH could manage a total of 174/7.

In the chase, KKR got off to a flier as they scored 67 runs in the powerplay overs for the loss of just one wicket. Even though Narine departed in the fourth over, he did his job with a 13-ball 26.

KKR were cruising after 8 overs with 81 runs on board and 9 wickets in hand. The second wicket fell came due to a brilliant piece of fielding from Rashid Khan to run out Nitish Rana.

At the halfway, Knight Riders were all set to chase down the target as they already made 93 runs for 2 wickets. But in came Rashid Khan who has spun the game in favour of SRH. Rashid Khan and Shakib Al Hasan bowled superbly from the 10th to the 15th over as they picked up four crucial wickets for just 28 runs.

The three wickets taken by Rashid Khan were of three dangerous batsmen, Chris Lynn, Andre Russell and Robin Uthappa.

In addition to the runout that he effected earlier in the game, he also took two catches in the field and had a perfect day as he helped his side to reach the finals.

Here are some Twitter reactions to the Rashid Khan special:

.@rashidkhan_19 you beauty! What a key role this man played today with the ball, the bat & on the field ! It's gonna be Orange vs Yellow in the finale! @SunRisers #SRHvKKR #IPL2018
— R P Singh (@rpsingh) May 25, 2018

Only one khan in cricket @rashidkhan_19 👏👏 #SRHvKKR #IPL2018Playoffs #leggiestrom💪 pic.twitter.com/zYQMOIRhfT
— Yuzvendra Chahal (@yuzi_chahal) May 25, 2018

Even in dreams there is a touch of reality. So can’t even call that a dream performance by Rashid Khan. 👏👏👏🙏#IPL2018Playoffs
— Sanjay Manjrekar (@sanjaymanjrekar) May 25, 2018

I think, this year, Rashid Khan has joined Lasith Malinga and Sunil Narine in the pantheon of #IPL bowlers.
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) May 25, 2018

From what I can see, @rashidkhan_19 tonight became the first cricketer in #IPL history to score 30 or more, take 3 wickets, take 2 catches & effect a run out - all in one match. COMPLETE!#VIVOIPL #SRH #SRHvKKR @SunRisers
— Arun Gopalakrishnan (@statanalyst) May 25, 2018

Has anyone ever had a better T20 match? 35 off 10 balls. 3 for 18, and two catches. The best strike rate, the best economy rate, and the most wickets. Rashid Khan could have parted the sea today
— Sambit Bal (@sambitbal) May 25, 2018

It was a good game for #KKR till Mr. Khan... Rashid Khan made his presence felt. #KKRvsSRH #Qualifier2 @IPL @rashidkhan_19 @SunRisers
— Anjum Chopra (@chopraanjum) May 25, 2018

Rashid Khan:

Name: Bowler

Job: All rounder

Yes he batted only today but he gets chance to bat rarely and did some exceptional fielding in this IPL!
— Broken Cricket (@BrokenCricket) May 25, 2018

Rashid Khan comes from a country which doesn't have a proper cricket ground. You dont get resources you develop them.
— अंकित जैन (@indiantweeter) May 25, 2018

SRH without Rashid Khan is like a plane without a pilot. #KKRvsSRH
— Aashish Kushwaha (@ParwanaDeewana) May 25, 2018

It was a joy watching @KKRiders play this season led so wonderfully by DK. He has given responsibility to young boys in crunch situations and gone out of his way to give them confidence. Well done, skipper! #KKRVSRH
— Hemang Badani (@hemangkbadani) May 25, 2018

Rashid Khan in today's game:

Best strike rate!
Best economy rate!
Best bowling figures
Joint most catches!
Made one Run out!
Won Man of the match!
— Broken Cricket (@BrokenCricket) May 25, 2018

Rashid Khan bowling on a fourth-day pitch in Bangalore with DRS to back him up. Should be fun.
— Anand Vasu (@anandvasu) May 25, 2018

#SRHvKKR
Rashid Khan will now save a few boundaries, take a spectacular catch, put one direct hit, and also drive the team bus back to the hotel.
— Ramesh Srivats (@rameshsrivats) May 25, 2018

What a game changer Rashid Khan is. Wow wow wow!! BOwling, batting, fielding .. Cant wait to see him in whites against India ! #KKRvSRH
— Jatin Sapru (@jatinsapru) May 25, 2018

Tomorrow morning Rashid will spread his arms, the whole team will sit on him and fly to Mumbai for the final 🙌 #SRHvKKR
— Gaurav Kapur (@gauravkapur) May 25, 2018

If Rashid Khan Were Asked To Do Wicket-keeping, He Would've Easily Done 4-5 Stumpings Tonight. #KKRvSRH #KKRvsSRH #SRHvKKR #SRHvsKKR
— Sir Ravindra Jadeja (@SirJadejaaaa) May 25, 2018

Rashid Khan trending more than the match #KKRvsSRH pic.twitter.com/8bBwRr8v9K
— Flo Wrene (@3lectronegative) May 25, 2018

I think Rashid Khan could discover a new planet in the solar system or a new element in the periodic table today
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) May 25, 2018

Rashid Khan : Lagta hai mujhe hi kuch karna padega...

Umpire : But Your overs are done..

Rashid Khan *Takes two catches and moonwalks into the dressing room*
— The-Lying-Lama (@KyaUkhaadLega) May 25, 2018

KKR prepared for Shikhar Dhawan & Kane Williamson, but Rashid Khan came out of syllabus! A game changing innings. #SRHvKKR
— Sparsh Telang (@SparshTelang) May 25, 2018

Rashid Khan Playing like a Master Blaster... smashing Kolkata bowlers... loving him... Come on youuuuu Sunrisers let’s get to the final 👻👻👻 #SRHvKKR pic.twitter.com/GkJE73JJlZ
— Nikhil Siddhartha (@actor_Nikhil) May 25, 2018

SRH ohh sorry Rashid Khan beats KKR by 14 runs.😂#SRHvKKR #IPL2018Playoffs #IPL2018 #OrangeArmy
— Preet (@realpreet7) May 25, 2018

All rounders to Rashid Khan#SRHVKKR pic.twitter.com/f3dGLXeyEc
— Anshul Mishra (@anshulmissra) May 25, 2018

👉34 Off 10 Balls
👉2nd Highest Scorer, 1 Less Than Highest Scorer
👉3 Important Wickets For 19 Runs
👉Econ 4.75(Best Among All The Bowlers)
👉2 Catches,1 Runout

Single-handedly Slayed Kolkata Knight Riders.Superman Of The Match Rashid Khan. #KKRvSRH #KKRvsSRH #SRHvKKR #SRHvsKKR pic.twitter.com/Pg5utRioaW
— Sir Ravindra Jadeja (@SirJadejaaaa) May 25, 2018

Only 1 man Rashid Khan = KKR 11 tonight.
Heroic performance by the superstar, when it mattered. 🙏#IPL2018 #SRHvKKR
— Shakib Mahmud (@ShakibMah) May 25, 2018

this is how rashid khan saved srh #SRHvKKR pic.twitter.com/SXnkWYyRuR
— DIKSHA🔥 (@dikshas_96) May 25, 2018

Kolkata Knight Riders taking the field with only three overseas players in their playing XI.

This is the first time a team didn't have 4 foreigners in an IPL playoff/knockout game. #IPL2018 #KKRvSRH
— Sampath Bandarupalli (@SampathStats) May 25, 2018

Rashid Khan must be feeling like Taimur Ali Khan today. All cameras on him! #SRHvKKR #KKRvSRH
— SAGAR (@sagarcasm) May 25, 2018

Last over.
19 runs needed.
Knockout game.
Eden Gardens.
Carlos Brathwaite.
We have seen it all before.#SRHvKKR #IPL2018
— Deepu Narayanan (@deeputalks) May 25, 2018

So in final, it's going to be-
"Best Chasing Team vs Best Defending Team"

That's Actually #BESTvsBEST ❤#KKRvsSRH #CSK #SRH#SRHvKKR
— Aarohi Shergil (@AarohiShergil) May 25, 2018

SRK - I am king khan of bollywood
Rashid Khan - I am king khan of cricket#KKRvsSRH#SRHvKKR
— crime master gogo (@vipul2777) May 25, 2018

#SRHvKKR @KKRiders
Owned by a Khan
Downed by a Khan
— ramdasbharadwaj (@ramdasbharadwaj) May 25, 2018

Biryani vs Rasgulla; pick wisely ;) #SRHvKKR
— AkShAtA (@MenInBlueDvotee) May 25, 2018

SRH setting new records with every match.
"This was the lowest Powerplay score at Eden gardens this year" #SRHvKKR
— 🅁🄸🅈🄰🄽 (@AamirKhanTOH) May 25, 2018

Today's is the seventh time in 16 matches this season KKR failed to pick a wicket in the Powerplay - they have a 3-3 win-loss record in such games.#SRHvKKR #IPL2018
— Deepu Narayanan (@deeputalks) May 25, 2018

Manish Pandey DROPPED. I saw this coming after 7 games itself but not now. Huge blow, but idk to which team.#SRHvKKR
— Jaanvi 🏏 (@ThatCricketBuff) May 25, 2018

#SRHvKKR Two Bengali speaking batsmen against a Bengali bowling team that can't speak Bengali amongst a Bengali crowd !!! This is IPL for you
— keshav_charan (@kesh_char) May 25, 2018

4⃣0⃣6⃣0⃣0⃣6⃣4⃣6⃣2⃣6⃣ - 34 off 10 balls

Rashid Khan's late blitz gives SRH 174. Wow! #SRHvKKR #IPL2018Playoffs https://t.co/x8zYO80GlI pic.twitter.com/D0HeFRqCEp
— Cricbuzz (@cricbuzz) May 25, 2018

Rashid Khan to Williamson:
Set a target for me to defend.
Rashid Khan to Yusuf:
Set a target for me to defend.
Rashid Khan:
Fuck it. I myself will go out there and set it #SRHvKKR
— Dream Doctor (@imDrMunaf) May 25, 2018

You vs the guy she tells you not to worry about

Rashid Khan#KKRvsSRH pic.twitter.com/NWudhXK6pL
— Sir Rohit Sharma (@NotThatSharma) May 25, 2018

In previous match , Prasidh krishna reminded me of Bumrah & Malinga death bowling, in today’s match he reminded me of Vinay kumar death bowling. Cricket is a phunny game #SRHvKKR
— Sumit kadel (@SumitkadeI) May 25, 2018