Riding on the back of a loss in the last game, Punjab skipper Shreyas Iyer won the toss and opted to bat first at Mullanpur. The home side had a cracking start with Priyansh Arya slamming 16 runs off the first over bowled by Khaleel Ahmed. But in a swift moment, Mukesh Chaudhary did the damage for the visitors by removing Prabhsimran Singh for a silver duck. Adding to the home side’s worry, Khaleel roared back after an expensive first over and took the crucial wicket of Shreyas Iyer.
On the fourth delivery of the third over, the left-arm pacer delivered a fuller ball on the off stump, which nipped back in slightly after pitching. Shreyas offered a tentative forward push, was beaten on the inside edge. The ball skidded past his bat and crashed into the off stump, sending it spinning out of the ground. Iyer was visibly dejected and made his way back after impressive performances in the first two matches. Khaleel was overjoyed by the breakthrough as he let out a fierce roar in Iyer’s direction. The moment didn’t go unnoticed, as fans flooded social media, praising the stunning delivery that sent the Punjab skipper packing.
Bowled him!
Beauty
Khaleel you beauty 😍 https://t.co/syKL5T39xJ
— Kiruku கிளி (@NanDhanKili) April 8, 2025
Khaleel my love , I’ve already started the petition process for your statue in Amir mahal !
— Pujara’s Kiki (@FlyingSlip_) April 8, 2025
The best
Khaleel is nothing but the best buy
— The Devil’ (@iampaamaran) April 8, 2025
Won it
Khaleel celebration like they won trophy. First over 17 khaya bc tu.
— Ankush (@JustCricAK) April 8, 2025
Finally Khaleel strikes and takes the wicket of inform pbks skipper shreyash iyer….
Now Priyansh Arya turn take his wicket now…
Let’s go CSK…..#PBKSvsCSK @CSKFansOfficial @ChennaiIPL pic.twitter.com/9nR6iKg9L8— Varun Bindal (@VarunBindal47) April 8, 2025
Be with CSK
Oh yes!
Khaleel Anderson 🔥🔥🔥💛💛💛
— Akhi (@Akhi17__) April 8, 2025
Khaleel and Mukesh both are playing with stumps 🥶
— “~ (@nomoresushant) April 8, 2025
Beauty
KHALEEL AHMED THAT WAS A FUCKING BEAUTY!!!
— Mimi (@Mimangsha7) April 8, 2025
