[WATCH] Sai Kishore To Azmatullah out Caught by Arshad Khan

Sai Kishore delivered a moment of brilliance to outfox Azmatullah, who found himself caught by Arshad Khan in a pivotal passage of play. The left-arm spinner tossed the ball up beautifully, angling it into the batter with just a hint of drift but no extravagant turn. Azmatullah, perhaps sensing an opportunity to dominate, went for an ambitious heave, aiming to clear the infield and send the ball soaring. However, his execution faltered—there was no timing behind the shot, and the ball ballooned high rather than far, setting the stage for an inevitable dismissal.

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Out in the deep, Arshad Khan was perfectly positioned at deep mid-wicket, barely needing to adjust his stance. The catch was as simple as they come, with the ball dropping comfortably into his hands. This marked Arshad’s second catch of the evening, underlining his reliability in the field. For Azmatullah, it was a disappointing end to a brief but eventful knock of 16 runs off 15 balls—an innings that included two crisp boundaries and a towering six. Sent in with a specific role to counter the spinners, he instead succumbed to the pressure of Sai Kishore’s crafty bowling.

Sai Kishore deserves full credit for this wicket. His approach was spot-on—mixing his pace and flight to keep Azmatullah guessing. Rather than relying on sharp spin, he banked on deception and control, luring the batter into a false sense of security before striking. The lack of turn on this delivery was key; it didn’t allow Azmatullah to adjust his shot, and the mistimed loft proved fatal. For GT, this is a game-changing moment, as Azmatullah’s aggressive intent could have tilted the balance if left unchecked.

The scoreboard will read: Azmatullah c Arshad Khan b Sai Kishore 16(15) [4s-2 6s-1]. A big wicket for the Gujarat Titans, this dismissal not only breaks a budding resistance but also boosts Sai Kishore’s confidence as he continues to weave his magic. From the bowler’s guile to the fielder’s calm execution, it was a textbook team effort that swung the momentum firmly in GT’s favor. Sai Kishore to Azmatullah—THAT’S OUT!! Caught!!