Right hand batsman M Shahrukh Khan The IPL is still batting in number 4 positions, and has faced more than 20 delivery on only three occasions. In the 2025 IPL match, between Gujarat Titans (GT) and Rajasthan Royals (RR) in Ahmedabad, he went to bat for 2 on 94 with GT in the tenth over.
Shah Rukh made immediate effect, on strike by four fours and two sixes, scored a Quickfire 36 off just 20 balls before Mahesh Thekshana rejected. The defined role given to him by GT has allowed him to flourish and play with freedom.
“My role was very clear when he retained me himself – that I would bat at number 4 or 5.
“There is also talk about the left-right combination. Before this game, Sai [Sudharsan] Was early, so [Sherfane] Rutherford went to number 4. In this way the combination works. But it was fun to bat at number 4, [I] Got some time [to get set]The game time in the tournament is important, “Shah Rukh said on the eve of the match against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG).
The top order of GT has scoring most of the five matches so far, except for the middle order with limited opportunities. However, they were tested on one occasion, the middle order moved and distributed the GT, which helped the GT to climb the top of the points table.
“The top three are getting bulk of runs. But there will be a situation where wickets fall. It has been since our preparation.
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For GT, left-arms orthodox spinner Sai Kishore has emerged as one of the standout artists in this IPL season. To make a significant impact with Spin Ekka Rashid Khan yet, Sai Kishore Taking 10 wickets so far, he has seized his opportunity. He has bowled with effective control, maintained the 7.25 economy rate and an average of 13.30, and improved the Afghan spinner in terms of taking wickets this season.
“He has always been a great bowler. Just because he has not found many games under his belt, it does not mean that he is less than anyone else in the team. He is always bowling in this way, and now he has got the opportunity to show what he is, and what skills in his kitty.”
The Tamil Nadu cricketer expressed happiness over the extraordinary performance of his team partner, praising his control, form and frequent bowling in the tournament, given that he rarely saw him this fast.
“I have played a lot with him in Tamil Nadu and the way he has done for Tamil Nadu is exceptional. He is continuing the same form here. As a team partner and state partner, I am very happy for him the way he is doing. The ball is looking at him very well. She sees very well.”
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