Former Indian spinner Murali Kartik has a historical past of creating controversial remarks whereas commentating on cricket matches, usually sparking outrage. Recently, he drew criticism for making a below-the-belt remark about Royal Challengers Bangalore’s bowler Yash Dayal. During the sixteenth season of the Indian Premier League, Dayal confronted a troublesome time as he was hit for 5 consecutive sixes by Rinku Singh, who was enjoying for Kolkata Knight Riders. Representing Gujarat Titans, Dayal struggled towards the onslaught from KKR’s finisher, finally resulting in his exclusion from subsequent matches. Following this setback, he was launched by Gujarat Titans forward of the IPL 2024 season.
However, Dayal discovered a brand new alternative as he was signed by Royal Challengers Bengaluru for the seventeenth version of the match, providing him an opportunity to redeem himself on the cricketing stage.
“Someone’s trash is someone’s treasure,” Murali Kartik stated on air.
His remark invited flak on social media, with followers calling out the previous participant. (WATCH: Hardik Pandya Hugs Rohit Sharma’s Wife Ritika Sajdeh During Holi Celebrations Amid Captaincy Controversy)
Coming to the match, Fine bowling spells by Mohammed Siraj and Glenn Maxwell didn’t permit any partnerships to flourish, limiting Punjab Kings (PBKS) to 176/6 in 20 overs of their Indian Premier League (IPL) conflict towards Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at M Chinnaswammy Stadium on Monday. A late flourish by Shashank Singh helped PBKS attain a aggressive whole.
Put to bat first by RCB, PBKS didn’t have an excellent begin. Shikhar Dhawan began the innings with a boundary off Mohammed Siraj’s opening supply and Jonny Bairstow additionally hit him for 2 successive fours within the third over, the pacer had the final giggle as he obtained Bairstow caught by Virat Kohli for eight runs in six deliveries. PBKS was 17/1 in 2.3 overs.
At the top of six overs, PBKS was at 40/1 after the powerplay, with Shikhar (21*) and Prabhsimran Singh (10*) unbeaten. PBKS reached the 50-run mark in seven overs.
However, earlier than Punjab might full the primary half of their innings, Glenn Maxwell obtained Prabhsimran caught behind by Anuj Rawat for 25 in 17 balls, with two fours and two sixes. PBKS was 72/2 in 8.5 overs.
At the top of 10 overs, PBKS was 78/2 and Shikhar (42*) was joined by Liam Livingstone (1*). After some early assaults by Livingstone, RCB bowlers put stress on PBKS batters once more, with Alzarri Joseph getting Livingstone caught behind for 17 in 13 balls. PBKS was 98/3 in 12 overs.
Maxwell began his subsequent over with a giant wicket of skipper Shikhar for 45 in 37 balls, with 5 fours and a six. PBKS was 98/4 in 12.1 overs. PBKS reached the 100-run mark in 12.3 overs.
RCB continued to limit the run circulation of PBKS batters till Jitesh Sharma smashed Mayank Dagar for 2 sixes within the fifteenth over. At the top of 15 overs, PBKS was 128/4, with Jitesh (17*) and Sam Curran (13*) unbeaten.
Curran and Jitesh introduced up their 50-run stand and the group’s 150-run mark in 17.4 overs. Dayal obtained Curran dismissed to finish the partnership, with Rawat taking a superb catch to take away him for 23 in 17 balls, with three fours. PBKS was 150/5 in 17.4 overs.
Rawat was completely electrical behind the stumps, taking yet one more catch to dismiss Jitesh for 27 in 20 balls, with a 4 and two sixes. PBKS was 154/6 in 18.4 overs. Siraj took his second wicket.
Shashank Singh began Joseph’s last over with two sixes and a 4. PBKS ended their innings at 176/6, with Shashank unbeaten at 21* in eight balls with a 4 and two sixes and Harpreet Brar unbeaten at 2*.
