Rashid Khan taunted witty memes after dropping an easy trap to let Shikhar Dhawan escape

Rashid Khan faced the scourge of social media on Sunday after giving Delhi star Shikhar Dhawan a costly respite in the 2020 Dream11 IPL playoffs. Hyderabad, fresh off its win against Bangalore in the Eliminator, took on Delhi for a place in the final against the defending champions Mumbai. Shreyas Iyer and company. he hit first to post a dismal 189, thanks a lot to Dhawan’s efforts.

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Delhi vs Hyderabad: Rashid Khan burns Twitter after dropping Shikhar Dhawan

Shikhar Dhawan has been Delhi’s most consistent hitter and he had a responsibility to lead his team to a good score after captain Shreyas Iyer opted to hit first. The graceful southpaw teamed up with Marcus Stoinis and Shimron Hetmyer as he hit Hyderabad bowlers all over the park. While Dhawan was in his prime, the 34-year-old was also helped by some lapses on the field, allowing him to rack up runs.

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One of those pardons came in the 19th of innings, when Rashid Khan surprisingly dropped a babysitter to shut out Dhawan. Facing Sandeep Sharma, the Delhi star tried to clear the deep boundary of the half-gate, but the lack of power and timing behind the shot caused it to rise straight into the air, with the international gathering of Afghanistan underneath.

Usually one of the quickest and sharpest on the field, the 22-year-old dropped an absolute wrist to the surprise of fans online. However, the one who spun the leg was lucky enough to see Dhawan’s back moments later, after the southpaw dropped an LBW appeal. However, netizens did what they do best, and here are some of Rashid Khan’s best friends who were mocked on Twitter:

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Delhi vs Hyderabad: Rashid Khan Dream11 IPL Stats

Rashid Khan has been instrumental in Hyderabad’s run to the 2020 Dream11 IPL playoffs. The Afghanistan star has collected 20 wickets this season and is fifth on the list of top wicket takers this season. What is commendable about Rashid Khan Dream11’s IPL stats is his economy rate, with the Hyderabad star conceding less than six runs above.

Overall, Rashid has chosen 75 wickets in 62 games, with an economy rating of 6.24 and an average of 19.20. On Sunday, the 22-year-old was very tight and also represented Marcus Stoinis’s wicket in form, finishing his spell with 1/26 of his four overs.

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