IPL 2024, Kuldeep Yadav claims 3/20 versus LSG: Key stats
Kuldeep Yadav has returned from an injury to claim his maiden three-wicket haul in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 season. The left-arm spinner played the first two games for the Delhi Capitals before missing the next three. Versus Lucknow Super Giants in match number 26 this season, Kuldeep took 3/20 for his side as he forced a collapse. Here are further details.
Three crucial wickets for Kuldeep
Kuldeep was introduced in the 8th over of LSG's innings. He came in and got Marcus Stoinis on the third ball. The Australian threw his hands at the tossed up delivery and was caught. Nicholas Pooran came in and was dismissed for a golden duck. A straighter ball breached the player's defense. In his next over, Kuldeep outsmarted KL Rahul, who scored 39.
Kuldeep has dominated the show against Pooran in T20 cricket
As per ESPNcricinfo, across nine T20 innings, Pooran has been dismissed by Kuldeep on five occasions. The southpaw has amassed 52 runs from 57 balls at 10.40. His strike rate reads 91.22. Pooran has faced 28 dot balls as well. In the IPL, Kuldeep got Pooran's wicket for the first time in three innings. Kuldeep has conceded 13 runs from 15 balls.
A look at Kuldeep's stats
In 76 IPL matches, Kuldeep has raced to 77 wickets at an average of 27.23. The former KKR bowler owns an economy rate of 8.06. For the Capitals, Kuldeep owns 37 wickets from 31 games at an impressive 23.27 (ER: 7.78). Overall in T20 cricket, Kuldeep has managed 180 wickets from 148 matches at 21.33.
LSG score 167/7 after being 94/7 at one stage
LSG were 57/2 after six overs and then lost their way. Kuldeep's three-fer forced a collapse as LSG were reduced to 94/7. Thereafter, LSG fought back through Ayush Badoni and Arshad Khan. The two added 73 runs and helped LSG post 167/7 in 20 overs.
