In a dazzling display of skill, Ishan Kishan showcased his versatility by unleashing a right-handed switch hit against Sunil Narine during the IPL 2024 clash between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Mumbai Indians (MI) at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. The wicket-keeper batter executed the shot flawlessly, guiding the ball effortlessly beyond the boundary line.
The moment arrived when Sunil Narine delivered a length ball outside the leg stump, prompting Ishan to premeditate his switch hit. With precision timing and technique, Ishan’s audacious stroke left the spectators in awe as it raced to the boundary.
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At the time of writing, Mumbai Indians appeared to be cruising comfortably, reaching 65/0 in just 6.3 overs of the 16-over-per-side encounter. While Rohit Sharma steadied the innings with 18 runs off 20 balls, Ishan emerged as the aggressor, smashing an impressive 40 runs off just 21 deliveries. Despite Narine’s eventual dismissal of Ishan Kishan, Mumbai’s batting momentum remained intact.
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Earlier in the match, Venkatesh Iyer’s explosive 42 off 21 balls, complemented by Nitish Rana’s brisk 33 off 23 balls, set the stage for Kolkata Knight Riders’ competitive total of 157/7. Contributions from Andre Russell (24 off 14), Rinku Singh (20 off 12), and Ramandeep Singh (17* off 8) further bolstered KKR’s innings, albeit amidst some unsettlement.
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As the game progressed, Mumbai Indians found themselves at 101 for 5 after 13 overs, with Tilak Varma and Nehal Wadhera holding the fort. The match, shortened to 16 overs per side due to rain and a damp outfield, intensified the intrigue surrounding the encounter.
Mumbai Indians (Playing XI): Ishan Kishan(w), Naman Dhir, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Nehal Wadhera, Hardik Pandya(c), Tim David, Anshul Kamboj, Piyush Chawla, Jasprit Bumrah, Nuwan Thushara
Kolkata Knight Riders (Playing XI): Philip Salt(w), Sunil Narine, Venkatesh Iyer, Shreyas Iyer(c), Rinku Singh, Nitish Rana, Andre Russell, Ramandeep Singh, Mitchell Starc, Harshit Rana, Varun Chakaravarthy
