Avesh Khan's Heroics Lead Lucknow Super Giants to Narrow Victory Over Rajasthan Royals

Thrilling IPL Encounter in Jaipur

Jaipur: In a nail-biting IPL match on Saturday, Avesh Khan's exceptional bowling performance helped the Lucknow Super Giants secure a thrilling two-run victory against the Rajasthan Royals.

Yashasvi Jaiswal was a standout for the Royals, scoring a half-century, while young Vaibhav Suryavanshi also made a significant contribution.

Lucknow Super Giants set a competitive total of 180 for 5, thanks to half-centuries from Aiden Markram and Ayush Badoni, who formed a solid 76-run partnership for the fourth wicket.

In response, Rajasthan Royals appeared to be on track for victory with Jaiswal (74), Riyan Parag (39), and Suryavanshi (34) leading the charge. However, Avesh Khan's impressive figures of 3/37, which included the key wickets of Jaiswal, Parag, and Shimron Hetmyer, ultimately restricted the Royals to 178 for 5.

Brief scores: Lucknow Super Giants 180 for 5 in 20 overs (Aiden Markram 66, Ayush Badoni 50, Abdul Samad 30 not out; Wanindu Hasaranga 2/31). Rajasthan Royals: 178 for 5 in 20 overs (Yashasvi Jaiswal 74, Vaibhav Suryavanshi 34, Riyan Parag 39; Avesh Khan 3/37).