Lucknow Super Giants pulled off a nail-biting win against Rajasthan Royals in the 36th match of IPL 2025. Rajasthan needed 9 runs off the final over, but Avesh Khan had other plans. He snatched victory from their jaws, securing a 2-run win for Lucknow. Avesh finished with 3 wickets in the match.
A Thrilling Finish
Lucknow posted 180 runs on the board, setting the stage for a thrilling contest. Rajasthan responded strongly, reaching 172/4 in 19 overs. Shimron Hetmyer and Dhruv Jurel were at the crease, needing 9 runs off the last over. Lucknow entrusted Avesh with the final over, and he delivered.
Dhruv Jurel was on strike for Rajasthan, taking a single off Avesh’s first ball to bring Hetmyer to the crease. Hetmyer took 2 runs off the second delivery. But the third ball changed everything – Avesh got Hetmyer out for 12 runs. Shubham Dubey came in next, failing to score off the fourth ball. He managed 2 runs off the fifth delivery. Needing 4 runs off the final ball, Dubey could only manage a single.
Avesh Khan Steals the Show
Avesh Khan’s final over yielded just 6 runs and a crucial wicket. He finished with 4 overs, 37 runs, and 3 wickets. Shardul Thakur took 1 wicket for 34 runs in 3 overs, while Mayank Markand took 1 wicket for 18 runs in 2 overs. The win earned Lucknow 2 points, taking their tally to 10 and pushing them to fourth place in the points table.
- Lucknow Super Giants won by 2 runs.
- Avesh Khan took 3 wickets for 37 runs.
- Rajasthan Royals needed 9 runs off the final over but fell short.