During the DC vs KKR clash on April 3rd, a moment of brilliance emerged amidst an otherwise hapless performance by Delhi Capitals. As Kolkata Knight Riders hammered them for the second-highest total in IPL history, the seasoned Ishant Sharma delivered a contrasting final over of the KKR innings, preventing them from breaking the all-time record for the highest team total.
KKR had racked up an imposing 264/5 in 19 overs, with the red-hot Andre Russell batting on 41 off 18 balls. In a last-ditch effort to limit the already extensive damage, DC captain Rishabh Pant turned to Ishant Sharma’s experience.
Ishant responded with a blistering 144 kph yorker that floored Russell while he was attempting to deal with the stunning delivery. The ball crashed onto the stumps, leaving Russell in awe of the seasoned pacer’s prowess. While Ishant casually turned back to his bowling mark, Russell acknowledged his opponent with a round of applause before heading back to the KKR dug-out.
BALL OF IPL 2024. 🫡
– ISHANT SHARMA, 35 YEARS OLD….!!!!pic.twitter.com/JwePYLaB5s
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) April 3, 2024
Despite KKR’s eventual total of 272/7, falling short of the all-time record, Ishant Sharma’s fiery yorker to Andre Russell has been hailed as the ball of the IPL 2024 season thus far.
