Rajasthan Royals’ Player Miraculously Avoids Injury During Game Against Gujarat Titans
Rahul Tewatia, the Rajasthan Royals’ all-rounder, narrowly dodged a potentially serious injury during the ongoing match against the Gujarat Titans at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur.
The heart-stopping incident occurred during the 17th over of the innings while Tewatia was stationed at long-on. As Mohit Sharma delivered the final ball of the over to RR’s captain Sanju Samson, the batsman lofted a low full-toss towards long-on, prompting Tewatia to sprint leftwards in an attempt to seize the catch.
However, in a sudden twist of fate, Tewatia stumbled over his own feet and took a dramatic tumble, narrowly avoiding a collision with the ground. Fortunately, the ball didn’t meet his face or any other vulnerable body part, but regrettably, he missed the opportunity to dismiss the Royals’ skipper.
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The Rajasthan Royals recovered from a shaky start to post a commendable total of 196 for 3 in their allotted 20 overs. Despite losing both openers, Yashasvi Jaiswal and Jos Buttler, within the powerplay, the partnership between Samson and Riyan Parag steadied the ship with a remarkable 130-run stand for the third wicket.
Parag emerged as the top scorer for the home team, notching up 76 runs, while Samson remained unbeaten on 68. Rashid Khan shone brightly for the Gujarat Titans, showcasing his bowling prowess by conceding a mere 18 runs in his four overs and crucially dismissing Buttler.
Reflecting on his performance, Rashid Khan expressed his satisfaction with his improvement, especially after struggling with line and length in the initial games. He attributed his progress to consistent efforts, particularly post his back surgery, and emphasized the importance of maintaining a positive mindset.
