IPL 2017: Ambati Rayudu makes a mark before playoffs - Hindustan Times
close_game
close_game

IPL 2017: Ambati Rayudu makes a mark before playoffs

Kolkata | ByHT Correspodent
May 14, 2017 08:46 AM IST

Ambati Rayudu had played only one match for Mumbai Indians in 2017 Indian Premier League before the game against Kolkata Knight Riders on Saturday.

Ambati Rayudu completed his half-century in 52 balls with five fours and two sixes. He too was another player who made the most of the opportunity provided by Mumbai Indians who decided to rest six of their regulars against Kolkata Knight Riders at Eden Gardens here on Saturday.

Ambati Rayudu of the Mumbai Indians scored a half-century in their 2017 Indian Premier League match against Kolkata Knight Riders at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Saturday.(BCCI)
Ambati Rayudu of the Mumbai Indians scored a half-century in their 2017 Indian Premier League match against Kolkata Knight Riders at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Saturday.(BCCI)

Rayudu helped rebuild the innings after skipper Rohit Sharma fell. He was beaten off the first ball he faced from Ankit Rajpoot but gradually grew in confidence.

Hindustan Times - your fastest source for breaking news! Read now.

READ | Kings XI Punjab face Rising Pune Supergiant in a virtual IPL 2017 quarterfinal

True, it looked like Sunil Narine could have had him early had Robin Uthappa managed to hold what looked like a nick but got into the groove by hitting the West Indian for a boundary off the next ball.

Rayudu was untroubled by the spinners and when Umesh Yadav came on in the 16th over, he hit a six off the front foot. The beautiful hitting continued when Kuldeep Yadab came on to bowl the 19th over.

READ | ICC Champions Trophy: Michael Clarke backs Virat Kohli-led India to reach final

He hit two sixes off the chinaman but was foxed by a googly and stumped. Picking Yadav’s wrong ‘un has been a problem for many in this IPL including MS Dhoni.

SHARE THIS ARTICLE ON
Share this article
SHARE
Story Saved
Live Score
OPEN APP
Saved Articles
Following
My Reads
Sign out
New Delhi 0C
Friday, March 29, 2024
Start 14 Days Free Trial Subscribe Now
Follow Us On