Anuj Rawat, the talented wicketkeeper-batter from Delhi, showcased his growing stature in Match 20 of the Delhi Premier League (DPL) 2024. Representing East Delhi Riders, Rawat played a breathtaking knock of 121 not out off just 66 balls, anch?or??ing his team’s innings and setting a daunting target for the opposition.

Anuj Rawat’s explosive century sets the stage

Known for his consistent performances in the Indian Premier League (IPL) with Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), Rawat demonstrated his ability to rise to the occasion in the DPL. Starting his innings? with measured caution, he reached his fifty in 38 balls, but? what followed was an exhibition of pure power-hitting.

In a display of aggressive intent, Rawat took only 21 more balls to score his next fifty, smashing 11 sixes in the process. His century was a blend of precision and power, reached on the second ball of the 19th over, followed by two consecutive sixes that underscored his dominance at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. Immediately after the century, Rawat copied the celebration of RCB stalwart Chris Gayle??. He removed his helmet, and balanced the helmet on the bat handle.

Here’s the video:

𝐀𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐚𝐭 𝐠𝐨𝐞𝐬 𝐮𝐩 𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐢𝐧! 🏏

Anuj Rawat gets his maiden #AdaniDPLT20 1️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ in 𝑠𝑡𝑦𝑙𝑒!🤩 #AdaniDelhiPremierLeagueT20 #AdaniDPLT20 #DilliKiDahaad | @JioCinema @Sports18 @delhi_cricket pic.twitter.com/OeDkpbjTet

— Delhi Premier League T20 (@DelhiPLT20) August 29, 2024

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Sujal Singh’s power-packed knock complements Rawat

Not to be overshadowed, Sujal Singh, Rawat’s opening partner, played a scintillating innings of his own, scoring 108 not out off just 57 balls. Sujal’s knock was equally crucial to East Delhi Riders’ massive total, as he kept pace with Rawat, matching him shot for shot. His innings included seven fours and nine towering sixes, reflecting his ability to dismantle the opposition’s bowling attack. Together, Rawat and Sujal formed an unbreakable partnership, amassing 241 runs without losing a wicket—a feat that now stands as the second-highest opening partnership in T20 history. Sujal’s aggressive approach provided the perfect balance to Rawat’s calculated onslaught, making their partnership a nightmare for Purani Dilli 6‘s bowlers.

Vansh Bedi’s heroics fall short in Purani Dilli-6’s chase

In their response, Dilli-6 faced a steep challenge and despite a valiant effort by middle-order batter Vansh Bedi, they fell short of the target. Bedi played a remarkable knock of 96 runs off just 41 balls, nearly single-handedly keeping his team in the hunt. His innings was marke??d by explosive hitting, as he took on the Delhi Riders�?bowlers with fearless intent.

However, despite Bedi’s heroics, Dilli-6 ultimately fell 26 runs short of the target, unable to overcome the pressure of chasing such a massive total. Harsh Tyagi emerged as the most effective bowler for the Riders, taking three key wickets and applying the brakes on Purani Dilli-6’s chase. Bhagwan Singh and Mayank Rawat chipped in with two wickets each, while skipper Himmat Singh added another, ensuring that Delhi R?iders secured a comprehensive victory.

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In a pivotal moment during the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), Anuj Rawat‘s extraordinary athleticism and presence of mind came to the fore as he took a spectacular catch to dismiss Devdutt Padikkal.

The match scenario

The highly anticipated encounter at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium saw RCB skipper Faf du Plessis winning the toss and opting to field first. LSG’s opening pair, Quinton de Kock and captain KL Rahul, got off to a blistering start, putting RCB’s bowlers under pressure right from the beginning.

Devdutt Padikkal’s dismissal

Despite LSG’s strong start, the tide turned in RCB’s favor when Mohammed Siraj delivered a deceptive short ball?? to Padikkal. The left-handed batter, ??aiming to capitalize on the delivery, attempted a pull shot but mistimed it, resulting in a top edge. The ball soared high towards the wicketkeeper, prompting Rawat to sprint backward.

Anuj Rawat’s remarkable effort

Rawat, displaying remarkable agi?lity and anticipation, covered a significant distance to reach the ball. With the crowd holding its breath, Rawat leaped into the air, extending his arms to pluck the ball out of the sky. Despit??e the pressure, Rawat maintained his composure and managed to hold onto the ball securely, completing a breathtaking catch.

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Here is the video:

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— IPL (@WatchIPLvideos) April 2, 2024

Quinton de Kock powers LSG to a decent score

Despite losing wickets at regular intervals, De Kock continued to accumulate runs, finding boundaries consistently. The South African stalwart was, in fact, looking well set to cruise towards a three-figure score but Reece Topley got rid of him.

De Kock displayed an impressive innings, amassing 81 runs from a mere 56 deliveries, including 8 boundaries and five sixes. Alongside De Kock’s contribution, Nicholas Pooran?? chipped in with unbeaten 40 runs off 21 balls as LSG reached a total of 181/5 within their designated 20 overs.

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Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) locked horns with Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the 60th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium on Sunday (May 14). RCB emerged victoriou?s by 112 runs in a one-sided affair.

Winning the toss and electing to bat first, RCB got off to a good start and posted a total of 171/5 in their allotted 20 overs. Faf du Plessis (55) and Glenn Maxwell (54) were the star performers with the bat for the Bangalore-based franchise. Meanwhile, Adam Zampa and KM Asif were the pick of the? bowlers for RR as they grabbed t?wo wickets each for their team.

In response, Rajasthan had a terrible start, and their batting was a complete disaster. They lost their openers for duck and never really recovered from thereon. Although Shimron Hetmyer top-scored for his team with a quickfire 35 off 19 balls, the Rajasthan-based team were bowled out for just 59 in 10.3 overs. Wayne Parnell and Karn Sharma were the? chief destroyers for RCB with the ball, bagging three and two scalps, respectively.

Apart from RCB’s exceptional bowling performance, what caught the attention of cricket enthusiasts was the brilliant MS Dhoni-like run-out from Anuj Rawat in the contest.

The genius from Anuj came on the sixth ball of the eighth over when Hetmyer tried to steal a double off Parnell’s delivery. The Uttarakhand cricketer brilliantly collected the quick throw from Mohammed Siraj and back flicked it into the stumps from between his legs. The direct hit stunned the non-striker Ravichandran Ashwin, who was caught ?short of the crease. Notably, Ashwin departed for a duck without facing a ball.

The work of brilliance from Anuj reminded many of the legendary cricke?ter Dhoni who pulled off many such run-ou?ts in his illustrious career.

Here’s the video:

𝗗𝗢 𝗡𝗢𝗧 𝗠𝗜𝗦𝗦!

The Anuj Rawat direct-hit that left everyone in disbel??ief 🔥🔥

Check out the dismissal here 🔽 #TATAIPL | #RRvRCB pic.twitter.com/2GWC5P0nYP

— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) May 14, 2023

With the win, RCB have now moved up to the fifth spot in the IPL 2023 points table. On the other hand, RR slipped t??o the sixth position.

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