In his IPL debut match, KKR’s young talent Angkrish Raghuvanshi made a remarkable impression by smashing a rapid fifty. Facing Delhi in his maiden game for KKR, Raghuvanshi scored a blazing 54 off just 27 balls, playing a crucial role in his team’s comfortable victory at the ACA-VDCA Stadium in Vizag.
Raghuvanshi was acquired by Kolkata for his base price of INR 20 lakh in the IPL 2024 mini-auction. Additionally, his impressive innings also earned him the distinction of being the seventh-youngest batter to score a fifty in the IPL. His contribution with the bat was instrumental in KKR achieving the second-highest score in IPL history on Wednesday.
Who is Angkrish Raghuvanshi?
Raghuvanshi, originally from Delhi, relocated to Mumbai at a young age. He began his cricket journey under the guidance of Abhishek Nayar and Omkar Salvi. Making his debut in List A and T20 events during the 2023-24 season for Mumbai, Raghuvanshi showcased his talent with a notable performance in the CK Nayudu Trophy, accumulating 765 runs in nine matches.
In the IPL 2024 auction, KKR secured Angkrish Raghuvanshi for his base price of INR 20 lakhs. Following his dream debut, the young player aims to maintain his impressive performance throughout the tournament.
Talking about the match, Sunil Narine showcased his six-hitting prowess with a stunning 85 runs, while debutant Angkrish Raghuvanshi impressed with a half-century as Kolkata Knight Riders amassed a formidable total of 272/7 against Delhi Capitals.
Narine’s explosive innings saw him dispatch the ball over the boundary seven times, along with seven fours in his 39-ball knock. Despite being dropped at 53, Narine capitalized on the opportunity to record his highest-ever T20 score.
Raghuvanshi, who missed batting in his previous match, contributed a brisk 54 off 27 balls, forming a destructive 104-run partnership with Narine in just 48 deliveries.
Andre Russell (41 off 19) and Rinku Singh (26 off 8) added valuable runs in the final overs, propelling KKR to their commanding total. The Delhi bowlers endured a forgettable outing, conceding their team’s highest total ever, with KKR smashing 18 sixes and 28 fours.
