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• 03/20/2024
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Mitchell Starc, the record-breaking 24.75 crore IPL purchase, faced a challenging debut in his first intra-squad practice match for the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). The Australian pacer returned figures of 1/40 in four overs against his teammates, as Rinku Singh and Manish Pandey took him on during the death overs.

Early Success Followed by Tough Challenges

Representing Team Purple against Team Gold, Starc started impressively, conceding just one run and taking a wicket in his opening over by dismissing Rahmanullah Gurbaz LBW. However, his subsequent overs proved more challenging, especially in the death overs.

In the final overs, Facing Rinku Singh and Manish Pandey, Starc struggled to contain the flow of runs. Rinku Singh welcomed him with a cheeky late cut for four, followed by a couple of runs. Despite Starc’s efforts, Rinku picked up boundaries, including a six, off his bowling.

Reaction and Hope for Improvement

Starc’s fourth over, also the final innings, saw Rinku Singh and Manish Pandey continuing their onslaught. Rinku dispatched a low full toss for a six and followed it up with boundaries, putting immense pressure on Starc. Despite his efforts, Starc conceded 20 runs in the over, including six and three boundaries.

Despite facing a tough outing, Starc wore a brave smile as he walked back to his mark, determined to make amends. While the practice match provided valuable insights for Starc ahead of the IPL, he will be looking to refine his performance and bounce back stronger in the upcoming matches.

Mitchell Starc’s debut practice match for KKR showcased his potential and the challenges he may face in the IPL. With the support of his team and coaches, Starc will aim to overcome these obstacles and make a significant impact on the tournament.