In a display of exceptional fielding prowess, Tilak Varma stunned spectators with a remarkable run-out of Nitish Rana during the Kolkata Knight Riders versus Mumbai Indians clash at Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Saturday (May 11). Facing a challenging situation at 77 for 4, Nitish Rana and Andre Russell were steering Kolkata Knight Riders towards recovery.

Their partnership showed promise, hinting at a potential momentum shift. However, Tilak Varma intervened, abruptly halting their progress with a stunning piece of fielding.

In the 12th over’s final delivery, Jasprit Bumrah delivered a full-length ball outside leg, prompting Nitish Rana to maneuver it towards point. Initially contemplating a single, Nitish Rana hesitated, while Russell was already on the move. The resulting indecision proved fatal as Rana’s failed attempt to retreat to the crease cost him his wicket.

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Capitalizing on Rana’s momentary lapse, Tilak Varma swiftly gathered the ball and launched a pinpoint throw at the non-striker’s end, dismantling the stumps with precision. Rana, having contributed 33 runs off 23 deliveries and shared a vital 39-run partnership with Russell, departed the field.

 

As of the latest update, Kolkata Knight Riders managed to reach the total of 157 for 7 in their quota of 16 overs, with Rinku Singh and Ramandeep Singh showing some fireworks in the slog overs. Due to rain and a damp outfield, the match had been shortened to 16 overs per side, adding further intrigue to the contest.

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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