In a high-stakes clash Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, Gujarat Titans pacer Kagiso Rabada delivered a sensational opening spell for dent Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) At the beginning of the 25th Match. As KKR desperately looked for their first win of the season, Rabada’s accuracy and pace kept them in contention, pulling off two key knocks in the powerplay.
The South African speedster hit twice in quick succession, including a peach of a delivery to give up the in-form Angkrish RaghuvanshiKKR let out a shocker at the start of their innings.
Kagiso Rabada gets rid of Angkrish Raghuvanshi with a peach
The bounce came on the last ball of the second over and it was nothing short of a masterclass in fast bowling. Rabada edged the ball away late and drew Raghuvanshi for a near miss. A slight movement was enough to induce an outside edge and a keeper If Buttler he didn’t make any mistakes behind the stumps. The dismissal proved to be a decisive moment in the game as Gujarat Titans eliminated one of KKR’s most promising batsmen early on.
The wicket not only showcased Rabada’s skill but spelled a dominant power play by the Titans bowling unit.
Second strike as Tim Seifert takes a cheap fall
Rabada was not done yet. Just two more shots later, he struck again – this time eliminating Tim Seifert in the last ball of the fourth over. Bowling short and wide outside off, Rabada forced Seifert to play an aggressive cut. However, the batter couldn’t hold him down, slicing straight to the point. Glenn Phillips, positioned inside the circle, completed the straight catch without moving.
With this wicket, KKR fell to three in the powerplay, putting their innings in early trouble. The pressure increased as power hitter Rovman Powell was forced to depart much earlier than expected.
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KKR’s struggle continues in a must-win clash
For Kolkata Knight Riders, who are still winless in the tournament, the match was of significant importance. However, Rabada’s fiery spell added to their woes, exposing weaknesses in the top order.
Losing two innings in a row disrupted KKR’s momentum and left them with a tough challenge to recover their innings. Gujarat Titans, on the other hand, made brilliant use of the early breakthroughs to tighten their grip on the game.
