IPL 2024 | Twitter reacts to sloppy Padikkal pays tribute to Boult leading to Narine's survival

Kolkata Knight Riders had luck on their side after losing the toss and being put into bat first, as their openers, Phil Salt and Sunil Narine propelled the scoreboard to 57/0 in just four overs. However, Naveen-ul-Haq of the home side claimed the wicket of Phil Salt in the fifth over and broke the opening partnership. Despite this setback, the left-handed Narine continued to devastate the Lucknow bowlers boasting a strike rate of 207. His innings received a boost when he survived two lucky calls, courtesy of sloppy fielding by the home side.

In the 12th over, Ravi Bishnoi delivered a length ball that Narine intended to loft. His intention was clear as he advanced down the pitch and struck the ball high over long-on. However, Devdutt Padikkal stationed at long-on gauged the flight of the ball and positioned himself for a potential catch. Despite Padikkal managing to catch the ball, he found himself at the edge of the cushions and struggling to maintain his balance, he inadvertently made contact with the rope, resulting in a six.

On the following delivery, Narine attempted another aggressive shot, resulting in a thick top edge that went towards the third man. Mohsin Khan made a valiant dive to catch the ball but couldn't hold on, and his effort resulted in an injury that forced him to leave the field with the physio's assistance.

However, Narine's luck eventually ran out on the last ball of the 12th over when Padikkal finally held onto a catch at long-on. This marked the end of Narine's explosive innings, much to the relief of the hosts. The Twitterverse erupted with reactions to the dramatic turn of events, ultimately favoring the home team as Narine's run rampage came to an end with Padikkal's catch.

Oh Lord!

Just cannot

Pretty bad

A little harsh

Brilliant

Pretty bad 

No use

Horrible

Completely!

Crazy