In the 57th match of the IPL 2024 season pitting Sunrisers Hyderabad against Lucknow Super Giants, Kavya Maran, renowned for her endearing demeanor during cricket encounters, offered yet another captivating reaction. This time, it transpired when Ayush Badoni executed a remarkably innovative reverse-lap shot against the birthday celebrant, Pat Cummins.
As the final over of the Super Giants’ innings commenced, Cummins, aiming for a yorker, inadvertently delivered a low full toss. Seizing the opportunity, Badoni, displaying superb batting prowess, deftly executed the reverse-lap, directing the ball through the backward point region for a boundary. Kavya Maran, observing from the stands, visibly expressed disappointment, initially revealing her pearly whites before eventually resigning to the situation with a charming reaction.
The Lucknow Super Giants concluded their innings with a total of 165 runs on the scoreboard, courtesy of Badoni’s magnificent unbeaten innings of 55 runs off 30 deliveries. Nicholas Pooran also made a significant contribution, showcasing his batting finesse with a knock of 48 runs from 26 balls. Despite encountering a shaky start, with four wickets down for 66 runs by the halfway mark, Pooran’s resilience stabilized the innings.
On the bowling front, Bhuvneshwar Kumar delivered a stellar performance for Sunrisers Hyderabad, conceding a mere 12 runs in his allotted four overs while also claiming two crucial wickets. However, Cummins and Natarajan experienced a subpar outing, which may have ramifications for Sunrisers Hyderabad in the latter stages of the match.
