![Lucknow’s Rs 30 lakh purchase takes a pointy catch behind the ropes as Sunil Narine smashes a 6 in KKR vs LSG IPL 2025 match [Watch]](https://i0.wp.com/statico.sportskeeda.com/editor/2025/04/42df1-17441194397272-1920.jpg?w=1024&ssl=1 "Lucknow’s Rs 30 lakh purchase takes a pointy catch behind the ropes as Sunil Narine smashes a 6 in KKR vs LSG IPL 2025 match [Watch]")
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) opener Sunil Narine, identified for his swashbuckling batting, bought off to a great begin in his group’s run-chase in opposition to Lucknow Tremendous Giants (LSG) within the twenty first match of the continuing Indian Premier League on Tuesday, April 8.
One of many photographs that made everybody rise up and take discover was a pull over deep midwicket and cow nation area to seamer Akash Deep. Though the ball was only a tad on size, Narine picked it up early and deposited it over the fence.
Apparently, because the ball went over the fence, LSG substitute Arshin Kulkarni, who was sitting by the ropes, prolonged his arms to catch it comfortably. The sporting crowd on the Eden Gardens in Kolkata went berserk at Narine’s shot, in addition to Kulkarni’s sharp catch.
Kulkarni was snapped up by the Lucknow-based franchise for INR 30 lakh within the IPL mega public sale held in November 2024. You may watch the video of the catch right here:
Kolkata Knight Riders want 66 runs in 5 overs in opposition to Lucknow Tremendous Giants
On the time of writing, KKR want 66 runs in 30 balls to win this sport in opposition to LSG. Though they misplaced their opener Quinton de Kock contained in the powerplay, KKR’s prime order was served nicely by Narine and captain Ajinkya Rahane whereas chasing 239.
Narine performed a blistering knock (30 off 13 balls) which consisted of 4 boundaries and two sixes. He was ultimately despatched again to the pavilion after mistiming a lofted shot off Digvesh Rathi.
The younger leg-spinner, identified for his flamboyance on the sector of play, took to celebrating by ‘writing in his pocket book’ regardless of having obtained a high-quality for doing the identical in his earlier outing. This time, he took to doing so on the bottom.
KKR skipper Rahane scored 61 off simply 35 deliveries and tore into the LSG bowling assault. He performed photographs all throughout the bottom, and hit eight boundaries and two sixes over the course of his knock.
Venkatesh Iyer too contributed with a 29-ball 45. Presently, KKR have Andre Russell and Rinku Singh on the crease. They may hope that their famed finishers don’t go away it too late and take them over the road on this sport.
