'Lord' Shardul Thakur gets Purple Cap: From unsold to getting the , how the all-rounder dismantled SRH's destructive batting line-up
IPL 2024 auction, Shardul Thakur made a roaring comeback, proving his worth on the big stage. The pacer, who went without a bid initially, was later roped in by Lucknow Super Giants as a replacement—and he wasted no time in making an impact.
Facing the Sunrisers Hyderabad’s explosive batting lineup, Thakur delivered a stunning performance, rattling the opposition with his fiery spell.
His crucial breakthroughs by getting rid of Abhishek Sharma and Ishan Kishan dismantled SRH’s top order, restricting them from running away with the game. He went on to pick Abhinav Manohar in the 17th over, getting the purple cap with 5 wickets in the season already.
Known for his ability to strike at crucial moments, Thakur’s spell was a game-changer, as he also was on a hat-trick in the powerplay itself, sending Kishan, who scored a ton in the previous match, for a golden duck.
Thakur’s brilliance was not a one-off show. In the previous match against Delhi Capitals, he had already signaled his return to form by picking up two key wickets, helping Lucknow tighten their grip on the contest.
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