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Sanjay Manjrekar singled out Avesh Khan's clinical final over as the game-changer in LSG's nail-biting win against RR. The JioStar expert also raved about 14-year-old debutant Vaibhav Suryavanshi's mature batting under pressure. Khan's three-wicket haul, including a decisive last over, earned him Player of the Match honors. The result pushed LSG to fourth while RR slipped to eighth in the standings.

Key Points: Sanjay Manjrekar Hails Avesh Khan's Yorkers in LSG Thriller Win Over RR

  • Avesh Khan defended 9 runs with pinpoint yorkers in final over
  • RR's 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi impressed with 34-run debut
  • LSG climbs to 4th spot with tense 2-run victory
  • Manjrekar applauds Pant's captaincy for backing form over reputation
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Avesh Khan single-handedly won them the game: Sanjay Manjrekar on LSG's pacer heroics final over against RR

Manjrekar credits Avesh Khan's death-over brilliance as LSG edges RR by 2 runs, while praising teen debutant Vaibhav Suryavanshi's fearless knock.

"Avesh Khan single-handedly won them the game... just relentless yorkers. - Sanjay Manjrekar on JioHotstar"

New Delhi April 20

Former Indian cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar praised Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) seamer Avesh Khan's pinpoint yorkers in the death overs against Rajasthan Royals (RR), crediting him for LSG's comeback.

"Avesh Khan single-handedly won them the game. He bowled the 18th over for just five runs and then nailed the final over. It was smart captaincy too--Pant trusted current form over reputation. Avesh backed the yorker, the one delivery we old-timers always talk about. No fancy variations--just relentless yorkers. That's what brought them back into a game they had almost lost," JioStar expert Sanjay Manjrekar said while speaking exclusively on Match Centre Live on JioHotstar.

Manjrekar also lauded Rajasthan Royals for backing 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi and hailed the youngster's composed debut knock.

"Just imagine--parents in their late 30s or early 40s watching this. It was unbelievable. His first two sixes came off good deliveries, and then he showed great maturity against the spinners. He impressed everyone. When he got out, it looked like he might cry--and at his age, that would've been completely natural. Full credit to Rajasthan Royals for trusting him, giving him the best possible platform at the top of the order, even with another left-hander alongside. They've truly unveiled a new wonder boy," he added.

A fantastic last over by Avesh Khan helped Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) defy some serious hitting by Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Suryavanshi and stand-in skipper Riyan Parag as Rajasthan Royals (RR) fell short by two runs at their home venue of Sawai Mansingh Stadium on Saturday.

On his IPL debut, Suryavanshi scored 34 in 20 balls, with two fours and three sixes, which gave RR a flying start in the power-play.

Avesh took a three-wicket haul while defending nine runs in the final over. LSG won the match by 2 runs as it had posted 181 runs. Rajasthan were restricted to 178. Avesh took home the 'Player of the Match' award for his outstanding display of bowling.

In the current standings, RR is in eighth spot with two wins and six losses, whereas LSG is in fourth spot with five wins and three losses.

- ANI

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Rahul K.
Avesh Khan was absolutely clinical in that final over! Those yorkers were 🔥. Shows how important execution is over fancy variations. Big win for LSG!
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Priya M.
While Avesh was brilliant, can we talk about Vaibhav Suryavanshi? 14 years old and playing like that in the IPL! The future of Indian cricket looks bright 🌟
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Amit S.
Respectfully disagree with Manjrekar saying Avesh won it single-handedly. The team put up a decent total first and fielding was sharp too. It was a complete team effort.
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Sanjana R.
That final over had me on the edge of my seat! Avesh's composure under pressure was incredible. More bowlers should trust the yorker like he did.
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Vikram J.
RR's decision to back the 14-year-old was bold but paid off. Even in defeat, they might have discovered a future star. Exciting times for Indian cricket!
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Neha P.
The contrast between Avesh's experience and Vaibhav's raw talent made this match so special. Cricket needs more moments like these! ❤️

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