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Ajinkya Rahane Shows You Don’t Need a Bat to Hit It Out of the Boundary in KKR vs LSG IPL 2026

Ajinkya Rahane Shows You Don’t Need a Bat to Hit It Out of the Boundary in KKR vs LSG IPL 2026

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Modified April 9, 2026 . 10:23 IST - 3 min read

On Thursday, April 9, a highly entertaining moment unfolded during the match between the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG). KKR captain Ajinkya Rahane struck a six off a delivery from LSG fast bowler Avesh Khan, but in the process, his bat flew out of his hands and into the air. However, years of experience came to his aid; despite the bat slipping from his grip, he still managed to send the ball sailing over the boundary. The match is currently being played at Eden Gardens in Kolkata.

Knight Riders captain Ajinkya Rahane executed this unique yet spectacular shot during the ninth over of KKR’s innings. Avesh Khan began his over with a good delivery, but Captain Rahane unleashed a powerful stroke against it—only for the bat to slip from his grasp. The shot was incredibly forceful; the ball landed just inside the deep backward point boundary for a six, leaving everyone in sheer astonishment.

KKR captain Ajinkya Rahane scored 41 runs off 24 balls today at a strike rate of 170.83—an innings that included 2 sixes and 4 fours—thereby guiding his team into a strong position. Notably, Ajinkya Rahane had recently scored an unbeaten 67 runs off 40 balls against the Mumbai Indians (MI) in his team’s opening match of the season. He will now look to build a substantial score against the Super Giants.

KKR post a commanding 181/4 — Powell and Green seal a devastating finish

Kolkata Knight Riders set a formidable target of 182, powered by half-centuries from Angkrish Raghuvanshi and captain Ajinkya Rahane, before Rovman Powell and Cameron Green brought the carnage home in the death overs.

Kolkata Knight Riders produced a polished batting display to post 181/4 in their allotted 20 overs, laying down a stern challenge for their opponents. The innings was built on solid partnerships throughout, with the top order providing a brisk foundation before the middle and lower order took complete control in the back half of the innings.

Captain Ajinkya Rahane set the tone with a blistering 41 off just 24 balls — studded with 4 fours and 2 sixes at a strike rate of 170.83 — before being caught off Digvesh Singh. Wicketkeeper Angkrish Raghuvanshi was equally aggressive, top-scoring with 45 off 33 balls (5 fours, 2 sixes, SR: 136.36), playing the anchor-accelerator role before M Siddharth had him caught on the boundary.

Rovman Powell was the standout in the closing stages, striking an unbeaten 39 off 24 deliveries at a remarkable 162.50 strike rate, while Cameron Green chipped in with a composed 32* off 24 to ensure KKR crossed 180. Finn Allen offered a brief cameo (9 off 8) before departing early, and Rinku Singh struggled (4 off 7, b Avesh Khan) — but in the end, those were mere footnotes in an innings of collective authority.

Eleven extras — including 7 wides — also padded the total, and KKR will be pleased with both the final number and the manner of their batting. With four batters striking above 130 and two ending unbeaten, the Knight Riders have given their bowlers a target well worth defending.

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