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Avesh Khan’s Death Overs Heroics Stun Royals as LSG Clinch a Thrilling 2-Run Win in Jaipur
In a high-voltage IPL 2025 clash, Avesh Khan turned hero for Lucknow Super Giants as he delivered a stunning death-overs masterclass to snatch victory from Rajasthan Royals by just 2 runs. Despite a dream debut by 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi(74), who lit up the PowerPlay with fearless sixes, the Royals choked for the second consecutive game in a run chase.
Where Was the Game Won?
The turning point came in the final five overs. With just 46 needed and two set batters -Yashasvi Jaiswal (74) and Riyan Parag (39) - at the crease, Rajasthan looked poised for an easy win. But Avesh Khan's precise yorkers, combined with nerves of steel, turned the tide. RR managed only 43/3 in the final five, falling agonizingly short at 178/5.
Lucknow Super Giants - 180/5 (20 overs)
PowerPlay: 46/2
Pooran and Marsh fell early, but Aiden Markram (66) held steady.
Middle Overs: 75/1
Markram and Ayush Badoni (50) built crucial momentum after Pant’s early dismissal.
Death Overs: 59/2
Abdul Samad’s last-over blitz - four sixes - catapulted LSG from a shaky 153 to a competitive 180.
Rajasthan Royals - 178/5 (20 overs)
PowerPlay: 61/0
Debutant Vaibhav Suryavanshi stunned with fearless strokeplay, supported by Jaiswal.
Middle Overs: 74/2
Steady chase as Parag and Jaiswal kept things in control.
Death Overs: 43/3
Avesh Khan’s twin strikes - removing both set batters - derailed the chase. Royals needed 17 off the final 9 balls, but LSG’s tight bowling held them off.
Match Hero:
Avesh Khan – 3/37, including a final over masterclass that sealed the win.
LSG will face Delhi Capitals at home on Tuesday, carrying momentum with five wins.
Rajasthan Royals will look to snap their four-match losing streak against RCB in Bengaluru on Thursday.
Where Was the Game Won?
The turning point came in the final five overs. With just 46 needed and two set batters -Yashasvi Jaiswal (74) and Riyan Parag (39) - at the crease, Rajasthan looked poised for an easy win. But Avesh Khan's precise yorkers, combined with nerves of steel, turned the tide. RR managed only 43/3 in the final five, falling agonizingly short at 178/5.
Innings Breakdown
Lucknow Super Giants - 180/5 (20 overs)
PowerPlay: 46/2
Pooran and Marsh fell early, but Aiden Markram (66) held steady.
Middle Overs: 75/1
Markram and Ayush Badoni (50) built crucial momentum after Pant’s early dismissal.
Death Overs: 59/2
Abdul Samad’s last-over blitz - four sixes - catapulted LSG from a shaky 153 to a competitive 180.
Rajasthan Royals - 178/5 (20 overs)
PowerPlay: 61/0
Debutant Vaibhav Suryavanshi stunned with fearless strokeplay, supported by Jaiswal.
Middle Overs: 74/2
Steady chase as Parag and Jaiswal kept things in control.
Death Overs: 43/3
Avesh Khan’s twin strikes - removing both set batters - derailed the chase. Royals needed 17 off the final 9 balls, but LSG’s tight bowling held them off.
Match Hero:
Avesh Khan – 3/37, including a final over masterclass that sealed the win.
What’s Next?
LSG will face Delhi Capitals at home on Tuesday, carrying momentum with five wins.
Rajasthan Royals will look to snap their four-match losing streak against RCB in Bengaluru on Thursday.
Todays Match
1st Match
PBKS-RCB
Chandigarh
3.30pm
2nd Match
MI-CSK
Mumbai
7.30pm
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