Shardul Thakur’s Match-Winning Innings Against SRH
Shardul Thakur performed well in LSG’s match against SRH, taking 4 wickets for 34 runs off four overs. His initial breakthroughs, such as getting rid of Abhishek Sharma and Ishan Kishan on back-to-back balls, were crucial in checking SRH’s progress. Although Travis Head was a threat with a blistering knock of 47, Shardul’s crafty bowling in the death overs kept LSG in control, ultimately resulting in a vital win.
From Unsold at Auction to Purple Cap Holder
Shardul Thakur’s IPL 2025 season has been nothing short of sensational. After going unsold at the auction, he has defied the odds and topped the wicket-taking list in the league following LSG’s second game. Originally brought in as an injury cover for the team, Shardul has quickly become a key player and the leader of LSG’s pace attack, proving his worth with consistent performances, including his 4-wicket haul against SRH.
Zaheer Khan’s Guidance and Shardul’s Winning Attitude
Looking back, Shardul mentioned that when he went unsold at the auction, it was a hard day. When LSG provided him with the opportunity, however, he didn’t think twice. He credited Zaheer Khan’s phone call for bringing about the possibility for him to justify himself. Shardul stated emphatically that his only desire is to make match-winning plays without concern for taking wickets or scoring runs. His approach has been to go hard against the opposition, and this has been responsible for his success, particularly when playing against hard-hitting sides like SRH.
SRH have earned a reputation for their aggressive batting since last year’s IPL, regularly crossing the 200+ run-mark while playing first. In their first match of the 2025 season, Sunrisers nearly shattered their own record for the highest team total in an innings, making 286/6 against Rajasthan Royals.
