NEW DELHI: The final over of the Kolkata Knight Riders ’ innings against Delhi Capitals at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Tuesday had everything - power-hitting, brilliance in the field and a bizarre review that left fans stunned.
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With KKR at 195/6, Andre Russell — on his 37th birthday — was on strike for the last over, facing Mitchell Starc . The first delivery set the tone: Russell launched it down the ground for a monstrous 106-metre six, bringing the crowd to its feet and KKR past the 200-run mark.
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Starc followed up with a high short ball that was called a wide. DC reviewed it but lost it. The next delivery yielded a leg-bye, bringing Rovman Powell on strike, who was trapped LBW. Powell reviewed it in vain — another review wasted.
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Debutant Anukul Roy walked in and perished off the first ball, courtesy of a stunning catch by Dushmantha Chameera at backward square leg, diving full-stretch to his left in what many are calling the catch of the season.
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Then came the real drama. Starc, on a hat-trick , bowled to Harshit Rana. Rana missed, and Russell tried to steal a bye, only to be run out by a direct hit from keeper Abishek Porel. But just when everyone thought the over had peaked, Starc gestured to acting skipper Faf du Plessis for a review - not to challenge the run-out, but to check for a possible edge and complete a hat-trick.
In a rare scene, DC reviewed after a confirmed run-out. The third umpire confirmed no bat was involved, and DC lost their second review of the over.
KKR ended at 204/9, but it was the thrilling last over that stole the spotlight.
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With KKR at 195/6, Andre Russell — on his 37th birthday — was on strike for the last over, facing Mitchell Starc . The first delivery set the tone: Russell launched it down the ground for a monstrous 106-metre six, bringing the crowd to its feet and KKR past the 200-run mark.
Watch:
RUSSELL MUSCLE! 💪
— Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) April 29, 2025
Birthday boy #AndreRussell is powering through the death overs, giving #KKR the perfect finishing kick! 🎂💥
Watch the LIVE action in Haryanvi ➡ https://t.co/GeTHelSNLF#IPLonJioStar 👉 #DCvKKR | LIVE NOW on Star Sports 1, Star Sports 1 Hindi & JioHotstar! pic.twitter.com/pXkIinlhU2
Starc followed up with a high short ball that was called a wide. DC reviewed it but lost it. The next delivery yielded a leg-bye, bringing Rovman Powell on strike, who was trapped LBW. Powell reviewed it in vain — another review wasted.
Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel.
Debutant Anukul Roy walked in and perished off the first ball, courtesy of a stunning catch by Dushmantha Chameera at backward square leg, diving full-stretch to his left in what many are calling the catch of the season.
Watch:
Is that Superman? 🦸♂️ No, it’s #DushmanthaChameera!
— Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) April 29, 2025
Is this the best catch of the tournament so far? 🤯
Watch the LIVE action ➡ https://t.co/GeTHelSNLF#IPLonJioStar 👉 #DCvKKR | LIVE NOW on Star Sports 1, Star Sports 1 Hindi & JioHotstar pic.twitter.com/2gl98tQN35
Then came the real drama. Starc, on a hat-trick , bowled to Harshit Rana. Rana missed, and Russell tried to steal a bye, only to be run out by a direct hit from keeper Abishek Porel. But just when everyone thought the over had peaked, Starc gestured to acting skipper Faf du Plessis for a review - not to challenge the run-out, but to check for a possible edge and complete a hat-trick.
In a rare scene, DC reviewed after a confirmed run-out. The third umpire confirmed no bat was involved, and DC lost their second review of the over.
Is it the first time 4 reviews are taken in an over…in which three wickets fell. And the fielding team reviewed after getting a wicket??
— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) April 29, 2025
Most bizarre 20th over of the IPL ever??
KKR ended at 204/9, but it was the thrilling last over that stole the spotlight.
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