New Delhi: Former India captain and Delhi Capitals advisor Sourav Ganguly termed Kagiso Rabada’s match-winning yorker to KKR’s Andre Russell as the ‘Ball of the IPL’.
With just 11 to get for a Super Over win, Kolkata Knight Riders sent in the rampaging Russell but Rabada, though under pressure, produced a fast in-swinging yorker that castled the Jamaican.
“Kagiso Rabada’s Super Over and the ball that he bowled to Andre Russell is probably going to be the ball of the IPL. To bowl that kind of a delivery to Andre Russell, who is probably in the form of his life, is unbelievable,” Ganguly said.
Rabada defended 10 runs in the Super Over to steer Delhi Capitals to a thrilling win and the former KKR captain termed the victory against his erstwhile franchise is as ‘special’ as Delhi team has gone through prolonged rough patch over the years.
“This team needed this win. They did not have a great season last year. It’s a young team. These sorts of wins change the confidence. It is still a long season, but this win is more than just a win,” Ganguly said.
Delhi Capitals beat KKR in a thrilling Super Over finish at the Kotla after Prithvi’s 55-ball-99 nearly won the match in regulation overs.
PTI