Karim Janat’s recent outings in T20 cricket in India have been nothing short of disastrous, with the Afghanistan all-rounder conceding a staggering 66 runs across his last two overs.
In the 2024 India vs Afghanistan T20I at Bengaluru, Janat endured one of the worst overs of his career. He was taken apart for 36 runs in a single over, as Indian batters went on an all-out assault at the Chinnaswamy Stadium. The over saw a flurry of sixes and boundaries, leaving Janat and his team shell-shocked.
Fast forward to IPL 2025, and history almost repeated itself. Playing for Gujarat Titans against Rajasthan Royals at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur, Janat was hammered once again — this time by 14-year-old prodigy Vaibhav Suryavanshi, who smashed him for 30 runs in a brutal over. The sequence went: 6, 4, 4, 6, 4, 6, as Suryavanshi’s fearless strokeplay left the Titans reeling.
These back-to-back expensive overs have raised concerns about Janat’s bowling under pressure, especially in high-scoring Indian conditions where batters are quick to capitalise on any margin of error.
Summary of Karim Janat’s last two overs in India:
| Match | Venue | Runs Conceded |
|---|---|---|
| India vs Afghanistan T20I 2024 | Bengaluru | 36 |
| Rajasthan Royals vs Gujarat Titans | Jaipur (IPL 2025) | 30 |
| Total | 66 |
Despite being a talented all-rounder with crucial contributions in various leagues worldwide, Janat’s recent numbers in India suggest he may need to rethink his death-overs strategy, particularly against aggressive batting lineups.
With Indian surfaces favouring strokeplay and boundaries coming thick and fast, even seasoned bowlers can get caught in the storm. For Janat, these two overs serve as a harsh reminder of the challenges bowlers face in a batter-dominated T20 landscape.
As IPL 2025 progresses, it will be interesting to see how Janat adapts and responds to this rough patch — whether with changes in pace, smarter variations, or simply a stronger mental reset.
