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WATCH: Shardul Thakur’s slow ball masterclass dismisses Finn Allen in MI vs KKR IPL 2026 clash

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An amusing moment lit up everyone ipl 2026 encounter between Mumbai Indians And Kolkata Knight Riders At the prestigious Wankhede Stadium Shardul Thakur Delivered a game-changing breakthrough. Just when KKR looked headed for a big score in the powerplay, Thakur’s clever change of pace pulled off a dangerous finn allenShifting the momentum back in Mumbai’s favour.

KKR’s explosive start created the atmosphere

After being called to bat by MI captain hardik pandyaKolkata Knight Riders performed strongly. led by Ajinkya RahaneThe opening pair of Rahane and Finn Allen took full advantage of the fielding restrictions.

Allen, known for his aggressive stroke play, looked particularly dangerous as he attacked the MI bowlers from the start. At the other end, Rahane played the perfect supporting role in rotating the strike and punishing loose balls. Both of them put initial pressure on the home team by making a quick opening partnership of 69 runs.

With the boundaries flowing freely and MI struggling to gain control, KKR appeared headed for a huge total.

Shardul Thakur dismissed Finn Allen on a slow ball.

Sensing the urgency of the situation, Pandya made a crucial bowling change in the sixth over and included Shardul in the attack. Shardul, known for his knack of taking wickets at crucial junctures, took no time in performing well.

On his very second ball, he dismissed Allen with a cleverly disguised slower ball. The ball thrown outside had less speed than expected, which gave Allen the opportunity to play a big shot.

Allen attempted to shovel aggressively down the leg side but failed to generate enough power due to lack of pace on the ball. The ill-timed shot came off the inside of the bat and towards long-on.

Safely positioned in depth, Tilak Verma Kept his composure and completed a straight catch and sent Allen back to the pavilion. The dismissal at a crucial time broke a dangerous partnership and gave MI the much-needed start. The wicket not only halted KKR’s momentum but also injected new energy into the Mumbai Indians fielding unit.

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