Journalism of Courage
The young guns – Shubman Gill, Shivam Mavi, Kamlesh Nagarkoti and Varun Chakravarthy – starred as Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) registered their second successive win in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020, beating Rajasthan Royals (RR) by runs in Dubai on Wednesday. (Source: IPL)
READ Kolkata Knight Riders overthrow Rajasthan Royals with a 37-run victory
After put in to bat, KKR opener Shubman Gill, who was coming into this game on the back of a match-winning 70*, made his intentions clear as early as in the second over, hitting a six off Ankit Rajpoot. He scored 47 in the contest. (Source: IPL)
KKR's pinch-hitter Andre Russell once again failed to fire big as the batsman was removed on 24 by Ankit Rajpoot. (Source: IPL)
Sanju Samson failed this time to put on a splendid show with the bat, but a fine catch taken by him at deep square leg saw the cricketer earn plaudits from batting icon Sachin Tendulkar. (Source: IPL)
READ Sachin Tendulkar lauds Sanju Samson’s effort in the field
Jofra Archer was the key bowler for Rajasthan as the England cricketer returned with clinical figures of 18/2 after 4 overs.
READ Jofra Archer clocks 152 kmph, hustles & harries KKR batsmen
KKR skipper Dinesh Karthik signaling for DRS against Rajasthan Royals. (Source: IPL)
skipper Dinesh Karthik finds it heartening that his team’s young guns have raised the bar with match-winning IPL performances but does not want to “get carried away” and put extra burden on the talented bunch as the tournament progresses.
READ Shouldn’t get carried away by our youngsters’ performance: Dinesh Karthik
KKR co-owner Shahrukh Khan was seen cheering for his side from the stands. He was accompanied with his elder son Aryan. (Source: IPL)
READ Shahrukh Khan cheers for KKR in Dubai
