IPL 2021: Went Blank When Axar Patel Was Asked To Bowl Super Over Says Avesh Khan

Cricket Image for IPL 2021: Went Blank When Axar Patel Was Asked To Bowl Super Over Says Avesh Khan (Avesh Khan (Image Source: Google))

Delhi Capitals (DC) fast bowler Avesh Khan said he was at his wits' end when senior pro-Axar Patel was asked to bowl the super over against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) match on Sunday night.

DC won the nerve-wracking contest after the match was tied with both teams scoring 159 runs at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.

"At that time, I was completely blank. I was wondering what was happening because just before that (super over), the coach (Ricky Ponting) had asked me to be ready… that I will have to bowl them over," said the 24-year-old bowler, who is a strong contender for the purple cap after his three-wicket haul against SRH.

"So, I was thinking about the field (placement) because I knew SRH's David Warner and Kane Williamson would come out to bat. I was making mental notes of the field I would like to have," Avesh told Axar during an informal chat posted on the DC website on Tuesday.

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