IPL 2022: Harpreet Brar 'Catches A Bullet' To Dismiss Venkatesh Iyer; Watch Video Here

KKR vs PBKS IPL 2022: In the 7th match of IPL 2022, Punjab Kings were bowled out for a total of 137 in 18.2 while batting first. Kolkata Knight Riders were surely looking at an easy win, however, the Punjab bowlers didn't give in and dealt some early blows. In this sequence of blows, Harpreet Brar caught a 'bullet' to deal with the second blow.

In the 5th over of KKR's batting, being bowled by Odean Smith, Kolkata opener Venkatesh Iyer saw width on the length and slashed his bat hard at the delivery. The ball travelled as fast as a 'bullet' as soon as it contacted the bat. 

The ball went straight with full speed towards Harpreet Brar fielding at cover point. The 26-year old orthodox bowler had little time to react to the incoming 'bullet'. He held his hand out to take the catch and the ball popped out of his hand. Harpreet however, displayed good reflexes and caught the ball with his left hand on the second attempt. 

Venkatesh Iyer was dismissed after scoring just 3 runs in 7 balls, continuing his bad run. In the first match, the left-handed opener managed run-a-ball 16 runs against Chennai Super Kings and was run out for a score of 10 runs in 14 balls against Royal Challengers Bangalore. Venky was instrumental in KKR reaching the finals in IPL 2021 and it'd be crucial for the team as to when the opener regains form.

Also Read: IPL 2022 - Scorecard

While talking about the match, after Kolkata Knight Riders captain Shreyas Iyer won the toss and asked Punjab Kings to bat first, PBKS were bowled out for a total of 137 in 18. overs. Umesh Yadav picked up 4 wickets for KKR, Tim Southee picked up 2 while Shivam Mavi, Sunil Narine and Andre Russell managed 1 wicket each. This match is being played at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai.