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[WATCH] Mitchell Starc Dismisses Arshad Khan With A Stellar Delivery

Mitchell Starc

Mitchell Starc

In the ongoing IPL match between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), Mitchell Starc, the fast bowler for KKR, showed his skills by taking crucial wickets, including that of Arshad Khan. Despite a slow start, Starc ended the innings strongly, proving his worth in the league. His highlight was dismissing Arshad Khan with a superb delivery that hit the off stump.

Arshad Khan, who only managed to score 5 runs, couldn’t make a big impact for LSG. KKR, led by skipper KL Rahul, managed to restrict LSG to a total of 161 runs. Starc was the standout bowler for KKR, taking 3 wickets. He attributed his success to adjusting to the conditions at Eden Gardens. KKR looks poised to win the game and continue their strong performance in the league.

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The match at Eden Gardens witnessed a tense battle between bat and ball. Lucknow Super Giants struggled to build momentum with their batting, losing wickets at regular intervals. Despite a valiant effort from skipper KL Rahul, who scored 39 runs, and Nicholas Pooran, the top run-getter with 45 runs, LSG couldn’t set a formidable target for KKR. Contributions from players like Ayush Badoni, who scored 20 runs, were valuable but not sufficient to pose a significant challenge to KKR’s bowling attack.

Mitchell Starc is getting back to his old form

Mitchell Starc’s performance with the ball was pivotal in KKR’s dominance. His ability to swing the ball and vary his length according to the pitch conditions proved effective in dismantling LSG’s batting lineup. Alongside Starc, other KKR bowlers such as Sunil Narine, Vaibhav Arora, Varun Chakravarty, and Andre Russell also made important contributions, each picking up crucial wickets to keep the pressure on LSG.

Starc’s post-match reflections shed light on the challenges of playing in different conditions and the importance of adapting one’s bowling strategy accordingly. Despite initial difficulties in adjusting to the warmer weather and the pitch conditions at Eden Gardens, Starc’s perseverance paid off as he delivered a match-winning performance for KKR.

With this victory, KKR strengthens its position in the IPL standings and boosts team morale for the upcoming matches. The comprehensive performance by KKR’s bowlers, led by Mitchell Starc, sends a clear message to their opponents and reaffirms their title aspirations in the tournament.


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