{"id":22225,"date":"2025-04-19T23:25:55","date_gmt":"2025-04-19T17:55:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/sports\/?p=589481"},"modified":"2025-04-19T23:25:55","modified_gmt":"2025-04-19T17:55:55","slug":"avesh-khan-shares-emotional-hug-with-zaheer-khan-after-sealing-thriller-for-lsg-in-final-over","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/sports\/cricket\/ipl\/avesh-khan-shares-emotional-hug-with-zaheer-khan-after-sealing-thriller-for-lsg-in-final-over\/","title":{"rendered":"Avesh Khan shares emotional hug with Zaheer Khan after sealing thriller for LSG in final over"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"\" data-start=\"113\" data-end=\"226\">Moments after the final ball was bowled, Avesh Khan collapsed on the turf, clutching his right hand in agony. But what followed was just as emotional \u2014 a heartfelt embrace with mentor and bowling coach Zaheer Khan, who greeted the young pacer with a proud smile and a tight hug. The image of Avesh and Zaheer locked in a moment of raw emotion perfectly captured the magnitude of what had just unfolded.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"647\" data-end=\"973\">In one of the most nerve-wracking finishes of IPL 2025, Lucknow Super Giants edged past Rajasthan Royals by just 2 runs in Match 36 at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur. Tasked with defending 8 runs off the final five balls, Avesh Khan not only held his nerve but also battled physical pain to deliver a memorable final over.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"975\" data-end=\"1225\">The drama began even before the ball was bowled \u2014 Avesh handed the ball to the umpire for a replacement, prompting some visible frustration from both captains. The older ball was reversing, and the change introduced uncertainty at a crucial juncture.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1227\" data-end=\"1289\"><strong data-start=\"1227\" data-end=\"1289\">Here\u2019s how Avesh\u2019s final over panned out after the change:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1291\" data-end=\"1828\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1291\" data-end=\"1403\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1293\" data-end=\"1403\"><strong data-start=\"1293\" data-end=\"1311\">Ball 1 (19.2):<\/strong> Avesh to Hetmyer \u2013 2 runs. Hetmyer sliced it behind point, and a misfield allowed a second.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1404\" data-end=\"1516\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1406\" data-end=\"1516\"><strong data-start=\"1406\" data-end=\"1424\">Ball 2 (19.3):<\/strong> Avesh to Hetmyer \u2013 OUT! The pressure showed as Hetmyer miscued to deep backward square leg.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1517\" data-end=\"1602\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1519\" data-end=\"1602\"><strong data-start=\"1519\" data-end=\"1537\">Ball 3 (19.4):<\/strong> Avesh to Shubham Dubey \u2013 dot ball. A brilliant 141.7 kph yorker.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1603\" data-end=\"1682\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1605\" data-end=\"1682\"><strong data-start=\"1605\" data-end=\"1623\">Ball 4 (19.5):<\/strong> Avesh to Dubey \u2013 2 runs. A tough catch dropped at long-on.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1683\" data-end=\"1828\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1685\" data-end=\"1828\"><strong data-start=\"1685\" data-end=\"1703\">Ball 5 (19.6):<\/strong> 4 needed to win. Dubey drilled a straight shot that struck Avesh\u2019s hand and boot, ricocheting safely away for just a single.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1830\" data-end=\"2036\">The Super Giants erupted in celebration, but none more telling than the quiet, powerful hug between Avesh and Zaheer. It was a mentor recognising the heart, fight, and bravery his bowler had just exhibited.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2038\" data-end=\"2238\">Avesh\u2019s final figures read 3.4-0-33-2, but those numbers only scratch the surface of the story. His final over \u2014 2, W, 0, 2, 1 \u2014 sealed the match and reminded fans why IPL finishes are second to none.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Moments after the final ball was bowled, Avesh Khan collapsed on the turf, clutching his right hand in agony. 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