The IPL 2025 encounter between Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Gujarat Titans (GT) witnessed a standout moment when left-arm spinner Sai Kishore bowled Heinrich Klaasen with a stunning delivery, leaving fans and the SRH camp in disbelief. The moment unfolded in the 14th over of the innings, and Kishore’s Shoaib Akhtar-style aeroplane celebration added flair to an already thrilling dismissal.
Sai Kishore deceives Heinrich Klaasen
It was the fifth ball of the 14th over—13.5 to be precise—when Kishore delivered a flat ball that curved sharply into the leg stump. Klaasen, known for his aggressive intent against spin, went deep into the crease and attempted a pull shot. But the trajectory and the length were deceptive, and he missed it completely. The ball crashed into the leg stump, leaving Klaasen shocked and the crowd stunned.
This dismissal is another example of Klaasen’s vulnerability against spin when trying to impose dominance—a weakness that oppositions are increasingly exploiting.
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Kishore’s celebration lights up the stadium
As soon as the stumps were shattered, Kishore broke into an aeroplane celebration reminiscent of Akhtar’s iconic run. It was a moment of joy and statement, as the spinner had the “last laugh” after being under pressure from the in-form South African batter.
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Sunrisers Hyderabad innings: A mixed outing
Despite some fight from Nitish Kumar Reddy, who scored a handy 31, SRH could only manage 152/8 in their 20 overs. The star of the bowling show was none other than Mohammed Siraj, who returned sensational figures of 4 for 17 in 4 overs, dismantling SRH’s middle order and applying the brakes during the death overs.
As the match heads into the second innings, Gujarat Titans will back themselves to chase down the modest target, but the momentum gained from moments like Kishore’s wicket could prove crucial.
