Twitter users had quite the response when Yuzvendra Chahal, the spinner for India and Rajasthan Royals (RR), faced a tough time in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 match against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH).
Yuzvendra Chahal’s recent stint at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad turned out to be a rough patch for the leg-spinner. Just days after his selection for the T20 World Cup 2024, the Indian Premier League match against Sunrisers Hyderabad saw him face some serious onslaught from the opposing batters.
It all started in the 9th over when Travis Head took him on, smashing Chahal for 18 runs. The punishment didn’t end there. Nitish Reddy joined the party in the 13th over, adding insult to injury by thrashing the leg-spinner for 21 runs. Chahal’s last over was no different, as he conceded another 16 runs. His struggle on the field significantly contributed to Rajasthan Royals’ woes in containing runs during the crucial middle overs.
Finishing with figures of 0/62 in his 4-over spell, Chahal’s performance certainly raised eyebrows, especially with the T20 World Cup looming. His recent form in the IPL hasn’t been stellar either, having leaked 205 runs in the last 4 games while managing to pick up only 2 wickets.
What adds to the concern is the selection choice for the Indian team, with Chahal getting the nod over the consistently performing Ravi Bishnoi. This setback might have the Indian team management pondering over their decision as they gear up for the prestigious tournament.
Yuzvendra Chahal faced some tough criticism during the recent IPL 2024 match against Sunrisers Hyderabad as he struggled to contain runs. Fans took to Twitter to express their disappointment, with many poking fun at the leg-spinner’s performance. The reactions were concerning, highlighting the pressure players face in high-stakes matches like these.
Here are some of the reactions by the fans:
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