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[Watch] Ananya Pandey Smiles Brightly  As Gurbaz Slaps Bhuvi For A Monstrous Six

Rahmanullah Gurbaz against SRH [AP]Rahmanullah Gurbaz against SRH [AP]

Rahmanullah Gurbaz, returning to the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) lineup for the IPL 2024 playoffs, showcased his class and justified his selection in place of Phil Salt. Chasing a respectable target of 160 runs set by Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), Gurbaz made an immediate impact.

In the 3rd over of KKR's innings, Gurbaz faced 'swing king' Bhuvneshwar Kumar and unleashed his power. He thrashed Kumar for a monstrous six, launching the ball into the crowd. 

Kumar bowled a slower delivery on the fuller side outside off at 121.6 kmph, but Gurbaz read it perfectly. He shimmied down the wicket and sent the ball soaring over the long-on fence with a superb swing and extension of his arms.

Watch - Rahmanullah Gurbaz smacks Bhuvi with six and a four 

Gurbaz followed up his six with a four off Kumar's 137.7 kmph length delivery around off. Standing still and swinging hard, he didn't middle the ball but managed to clear Pat Cummins at mid-on. Once it passed Cummins, it was destined for the boundary. 

Gurbaz's aggressive batting kept the runs flowing for KKR, setting a strong foundation in their chase. At the time of writing, KKR at 57 for 1 in 6 overs.