RCB vs DC: Watch - Khaleel Ahmed mocks RCB crowd, Dinesh Karthik with aggressive celebration after dismissing batter
Published - 12 May 2024, 09:53 PM | Updated - 23 Aug 2024, 10:45 PM
Delhi Capitals (DC) pacer Khaleel Ahmed played a vital role for his team in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 game against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). The game between the two teams is taking place at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.
Khaleel Ahmed provided his team with a crucial breakthrough and made sure that he helped his team restrict the opposition to a score under 200 after they had a magnificent start with the bat. The left-arm pacer continued his golden touch with the ball for the team in the IPL 2024.
Khaleel Ahmed also was at his aggressive best in the game and it was evident when he removed Dinesh Karthik. When the keeper-batter came to bat, the Chinnaswamy crowd went berserk and chanted "DK DK" loudly, supporting the batter to go big.
However, Khaleel Ahmed silenced the crowd as he removed Dinesh Karthik for the two-ball duck. The fast bowler bowled a length ball outside off and it was pace off delivery. The batter got delayed on the shot and hit straight to the man at backward point.
What caught the attention of many was the celebration of Khaleel Ahmed. The fast bowler came up with an interesting celebration as he mocked the crowd and put his team at the top at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.
Here's the video:
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Dinesh Karthik failed to get going as he bagged his 18th duck in the IPL. He became the batter with the most ducks in the history of the league. After his wicket, Royal Challengers Bengaluru couldn't finish the innings on high as they managed only 187 runs on the board.
Earlier, Rajat Patidar played a vital innings for his team. He scored 52 runs and put his team in a strong position. Apart from him, Will Jacks played a crucial innings of 41 runs off 29 balls and Cameron Green scored an unbeaten 32 runs to take the team to a fighting total.
Can defend easily if we bowl in good areas - Rajat Patidar
Rajat Patidar opened up about his innings with the bat. He stated that he needed to be smarter with his shot selection. The batter also talked about the pitch and was confident about Royal Challengers Bengaluru defending the target. Speaking to broadcasters, he stated:
"Wicket was two-paced when I went in. The ball was holding, especially the slower ball. Have been smarter in selecting which bowlers to go after in the last few games. I try my best to read it from the hand. This target is defendable. Can defend easily if we bowl in good areas," he concluded
Royal Challengers Bengaluru have started off pretty well with the ball. They have picked 4 early wickets and are now looking like favorites to win the game, They would want to finish the game early and keep themselves alive in IPL 2024.