A nervous energy crackled around Bollywood actor Athiya Shetty in the stands on Friday night.
Her husband, K L Rahul, the Lucknow Super Giants captain, was batting, aiming to convert a promising start into a crucial fifty for his team.
Rahul, having fallen short of a big score in the previous match, began well against the Delhi Capitals. However, a familiar pattern emerged as he failed to capitalise on his early form.
The tension mounted in the stands as Lucknow slumped, losing wickets in quick succession to find themselves at a precarious 66/4 after eight overs.
Rahul was dismissed in the 10th over for 39 runs. A brilliant delivery from Kuldeep Yadav found the outside edge of his bat, and the disappointment on Athiya's face was evident.
The on-field appeal was initially rejected, but a successful DRS review confirmed the dismissal, leaving Athiya distraught.
This wicket not only hampered Lucknow's momentum but also extended Rahul's struggle to score fifties in IPL 2024.
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