In a thrilling encounter at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata, mystery spinner Varun Chakravarthy showcased his brilliance as he starred with a superb spell against the Delhi Capitals in the 2024 Indian Premier League (IPL) match.
Chakravarthy’s exceptional bowling performance played a crucial role in restricting the Delhi Capitals to 153/9 in their 20 overs. The leg-spinner took three key wickets and maintained an impressive economy rate of just 4.00 runs per over.
The match saw Chakravarthy making a significant impact as he dismissed key batsmen from the Delhi Capitals lineup. After being introduced into the attack post Powerplay, he immediately created a chance on his first delivery, which unfortunately was dropped by Harshit Rana. However, he didn’t let that deter him and went on to dismiss Rishabh Pant in the next over. Chakravarthy further scalped Tristan Stubbs and Impact Player Kumar Kushagra, leaving the Delhi Capitals struggling at 111/8.
With this performance, Chakravarthy has now taken his tally to 73 wickets in the IPL, showcasing his prowess as a top-class spinner. His consistency and ability to pick up crucial wickets have been instrumental for his team, Kolkata Knight Riders, making him a key player to watch out for in the ongoing IPL season.