In a second of pure cricketing craft, Gujarat Titans’ younger pacer Ashok Sharma produced a sensational slower-ball dismissal to ship again Kolkata Knight Riders’ explosive middle-order batter Rovman Powell in the course of the twenty fifth match of IPL 2026 on the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Friday.
Powell, who had simply begun to shift gears with 27 off 20 balls (together with two sixes), was utterly deceived by Sharma’s back-of-the-hand slower supply.
GT vs KKR: Ashok Sharma’s 39 kmph Drop
The ball clocked a mere 107.7 kmph – a dramatic drop from the searing 146 kmph rocket Sharma had unleashed the earlier supply. The ball went excessive up within the air and Mohammed Siraj accomplished a unbelievable catch as effectively. West Indies commentator Ian Bishop hailed the GT pacer, saying ‘I’m working out of adjectives to explain this particular expertise’.
KKR slumped to 87/4 within the eleventh over, their innings derailed at a vital juncture. The 23-year-old (*39*) pacer, who made headlines earlier this season by bowling the quickest supply of IPL 2026 at 154.2 kmph, as soon as once more showcased his rising repertoire.
Bought by GT for ₹90 lakh within the 2026 public sale after a promising stint with (*39*) Royals, Sharma is quick changing into a significant cog in a formidable tempo unit alongside Kagiso Rabada, Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna. His capability to combine uncooked pace with intelligent variations has already earned reward from captain Shubman Gill.
Powell, a confirmed T20 destroyer, had regarded harmful after a gradual begin, however Sharma’s good execution on a floor providing grip for slower balls proved decisive. KKR, who opted to bat first after profitable the toss, had been struggling to construct momentum towards a disciplined GT assault.
Story first printed: Friday, April 17, 2026, 20:39 [IST]
