IPL 2024 | Twitter erupts as red-hot Rahul Chahar flattens stump after back-to-back Hulk sixes
The mark of a great bowler isn't just in delivering perfect balls, but in bouncing back stronger when the conditions get worse. The atmosphere at Lucknow's Ekana Stadium was electric as Punjab's Rahul Chahar claimed Marcus Stoinis, who had hammered Chahar for two consecutive sixes.
The Ekana ground in Lucknow was decked up for its inaugural home game as LSG’s stand-in skipper Nicholas Pooran won the toss and elected to bat first. Openers KL Rahul and Quinton de Kock aimed to give the home team a strong start but the former's cameo of 15 runs off nine balls ended in the fourth over. LSG continued to face setbacks within the powerplay as Devdutt Padikkal fell in the sixth over. Despite de Kock and Marcus Stoinis stabilizing the innings, reaching 54/2 by the end of the powerplay, the momentum shifted when Punjab's Rahul Chahar intervened.
In the eighth over, emotions ran high as Stoinis unleashed two massive sixes against Chahar, exploiting two poorly executed deliveries, one in the slot and the other a half-tracker. However, Chahar swiftly retaliated with a quicker delivery aimed at the leg stump, catching Stoinis off-guard as he attempted another big shot. Unfortunately for Stoinis, misjudging the googly, the ball did not clip the bat or pad as it crashed onto the leg stump to uproot it. Chahar's jubilant reaction, punching the air in celebration, was mirrored by the Punjab team's appreciation for the brilliant delivery.
The cricketing community took to Twitter immediately, buzzing with discussions about Chahar's impressive delivery and its impact on the game.
What a comeback!
6️⃣,6️⃣ & 🆆
— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL)
Rahul Chahar wins the battle 🆚 Marcus Stoinis get their 3rd wicket
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Today!
When did Rahul chahar pick a wicket last time
— depressed mi/pbks fan (@ankmehta45)
That was good comeback!
And gone 🔥
— Pritish Bali (@skull_88888)
Rahul Chahar gets his revenge
After 2 sixes he takes the wicket of Stoinis 💯
Perfect revenge
He does it!
Rahul Chahar took a wicket for us 🥹
— Bheem (@Turbodrive15)
Clean hits tho!
Beautiful back to back six by Marcus Stoinis and then bold
— Anuradha Tanwar (@anuradhatanwar1)
Big wicket for Rahul Chahar
Lucknow score - 78/3
He was pumped up!
Rahul Chahar emerges victorious against Marcus Stoinis in the battle.
— Mr. Shaz (@Wh_So_Serious)
6, 6, W get their third wicket.
That was some show!
Rahul Chahar emerges victorious against Marcus Stoinis in the battle.
— Mr. Shaz (@Wh_So_Serious)
6, 6, W get their third wicket.
Beauty of cricket!
6️⃣,6️⃣ & 🆆
— Syed Ukasha (@UkashaZamir)
Rahul Chahar wins the battle 🆚 Marcus Stoinis get their 3rd wicket
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Cold af!
Revenge served cold as Rahul Chahar uproots Marcus Stoinis' stumps after consecutive sixes
— Cricket News (@CricketNew72613)
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