Harshal Patel produced a moment of pure magic on Monday, May 19, during the IPL 2025 clash between Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow. The seasoned SRH pacer delivered a searing, dipping yorker that completely outfoxed LSG opener Aiden Markram and shattered his stumps, leaving the crowd stunned.
Markram, who has been in sublime touch this season, once again showcased his class at the top. Opening the innings with Mitchell Marsh, the South African right-hander tore into the SRH bowling attack with intent and fluency. The duo forged a formidable 115-run stand off just 63 balls, giving LSG a blistering start. After Marsh’s dismissal, Markram continued to dominate alongside Nicholas Pooran, adding 35 runs more before Harshal’s brilliance ended his stay.
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In the 16th over, Harshal sent down a deceptive slower yorker that dipped viciously at the last moment. Expecting a full toss, Markram misjudged the delivery, and the ball sneaked under his bat to crash into the stumps. Markram walked back after a well-compiled 61 off 38 balls, laced with 4 boundaries and 4 sixes.
Outfoxed the set batter completely! 😵💫#HarshalPatel delivers a perfect dipping yorker to knock over #AidenMarkram, just as he was looking to guide #LSG to a massive total in this must-win clash!
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— Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) May 19, 2025
The wicket wasn’t just a turning point in the match—it was a historic one. With Markram’s dismissal, Harshal Patel became the fastest Indian to reach 150 IPL wickets, achieving the feat in just 114 innings. He now stands second overall in IPL history, behind only Lasith Malinga.
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Fastest to 150 IPL wickets:
- 105 innings – Lasith Malinga
- 114 innings – Harshal Patel
- 117 innings – Yuzvendra Chahal
- 122 innings – Rashid Khan
- 124 innings – Jasprit Bumrah
