GT vs RR |Twitter erupts after Jaiswal grabs a screamer to foil Rashid’s no-look shot

no image

ByDebayan Sinha, SportsCafe Editor

1218

When two unstoppable forces collide, the outcome can swing either way. Such was the case in Ahmedabad during the clash between Rajasthan Royals and Gujarat Titans, where Rashid Khan's audacious no-look shot backfired, resulting in his dismissal courtesy of a stunning catch by Yashasvi Jaiswal.

‌Sanju Samson won the toss and chose to bowl first on a tricky Motera surface, with Jofra Archer striking early to remove Shubman Gill. Sai Sudharsan anchored Gujarat's innings brilliantly, forming key partnerships with Jos Buttler and later Shahrukh Khan, as the hosts reached 145/2 by the 15th over. Maheesh Theekshana broke crucial stands by dismissing Buttler and Shahrukh, while Sherfane Rutherford failed to make an impact. Additionally, Rashid Khan failed to fire in the death overs when his no-look shot was caught well by Yashasvi Jaiswal. 

 

On the final ball of the 19th over, Tushar Deshpande bowled a short delivery outside off stump, which Rashid Khan attempted to flick with a no-look shot after shuffling across the crease. With his front leg in the air and eyes off the ball, Rashid mistimed the shot badly, sending it straight toward backward square leg. Yashasvi Jaiswal reacted swiftly, diving to his right to take a stunning catch and end Rashid’s stay at the crease. The Twitterverse erupted with praise for Jaiswal’s athleticism while also debating Rashid’s ill-fated no-look attempt.

 What a blinder

Superb

Excellent

Good 

Cooked 

No look

Easy

Amazing

No look

Too good

Comments

Leave a comment

0 Comments

read previousIPL Retentions Preview | Well-rounded Punjab Kings can afford wait-and-watch approach
Punjab Kings were one of the most balanced sides in IPL 2025, thanks to coach Ricky Ponting’s tactical nous during the mega auctions. They had an excellent season, albeit failing at the final hurdle, and will have minimal work in the upcoming auctions, with Glenn Maxwell looking down the hills.
GT vs RR | Twitter stunned as Archer’s thunderbolt leaves Gill cluelessread next
T20 cricket has largely been dominated by batters, but seasoned bowlers still produce game-changing moments. Rajasthan Royals’ Jofra Archer delivered a brilliant in-seamer that outfoxed Gujarat Titans’ skipper Shubman Gill in Ahmedabad as the Gujarat skipper was scalped for a meagre score.

You may also like

View non-AMP page