Sunrisers Hyderabad started the season relatively slow. However, beating CSK has boosted their confidence. In their recent match, Sunrisers Hyderabad chased down 176 effortlessly. Rahul Tripathi was widely hailed after his match-winning knock. Although Kolkata Knight Riders lost the match, one of the most consistent batters Nitish Rana has was seen having a good connection with the ball against SRH. Yesterday he played a crucial knock against SRH, scoring 54 off 36. However, Nitish Rana literally was smashing the ball last night. While scoring 54, Nitish has smashed 6 fours and 2 sixes. The netizens were in a frenzy after one of the sixes smashed by Nitish Rana breaks fridge glass.
So far, his highest score was only 21. In the season so far, he has not shown great form. Against SRH, becoming the highest scorer for his team he led KKR to a decent total. It was on Umran Malik’s pacey delivery Nitish has smashed a massive six over the third man. The ball after landing beyond the rope had bounced and broke the glass of the fridge in the Hyderabad dugout. Umran Malik is currently the fastest bowler in the 15th edition of the marquee tournament.
Watch KKR Nitish Rana breaks fridge glass
This six at Brabourne stadium was enjoyed by the spectators, the players, as well as the commentators. Later, it also was shared on social media platforms. the ball crashed into the refrigerator and because of the impact, the glass was broken. As a result, to avoid getting hurt, the squad members rushed away from the fridge.
KKR had lost early wickets, Rana and Russell have played a major role in leading the team to put their highest total [175] of the season so far. Russell scored 49* off 25 balls. However, wickets kept falling Russell stood strong remaining not out. SRH batter Rahul Tripathi smashed 71 off 37 whereas Aiden Markram contributed 68 off 36. SRH easily chased it down in the 18th over.
