Following a string of defeats, RCB captain Faf du Plessis opted to field first after winning the toss. However, the decision proved costly as KKR’s opener Phil Salt aggressively amassed 12 runs in the initial over bowled by Mohammad Siraj.
The focus then shifted to Sunil Narine, who took the crease in the following over with the intent to make an impact. Yet, the scenario took an unforeseen twist when Yash Dayal delivered a pinpoint yorker that almost caused harm to the West Indian all-rounder.
In the very first delivery of the second over, Dayal executed an impressive yorker, targeting Narine’s leg stump. Narine, anticipating the ball’s path, shifted towards the leg side to defend.
However, the delivery was exceptionally precise, hitting Narine’s right toe before he could react. The impact prompted Narine to cry out in pain as he promptly sought assistance from the physio, hobbling off for swift treatment.
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The incident triggered a flurry of responses on Twitter, with users dissecting the implications of Dayal’s delivery and expressing worries about Narine’s potential injury.