WATCH: Umesh Yadav Strikes Yet Again The Powerplay; Juggles One To Dismiss Padikkal

KKR vs RR IPL 2022: Umesh Yadav has been a bowling force to reckon with in this season of the IPL, especially in the powerplays. After playing just a match each in IPL 2020 and IPL 2021, Kolkata Knight Riders have used Umesh as their strike bowler upfront, and the bowler has produced results. In the match against Rajasthan Royals, Umesh yet again struck in his first over as he provided the opening wicket in the form of Devdutt Padikkal.

With only 3 wins in 9 matches, KKR are at a point where they can't afford to lose another match in the tournament. After opting to field first against RR, Knight Riders had the first & foremost task, to dismiss Royals' openers and expose the thin batting. 

Umesh Yadav was brought on to bowl the second over of the innings. On the first delivery, Yadav bowled a full-length delivery and RR opener Devdutt Padikkal chipped it straight back to Umesh. The ball came off the cue and Umesh Yadav fumbled in his first attempt to collect it as he extended his right hand. 

However, the bowler managed to complete the catch on the second attempt with a 'juggle' to grab the opening wicket for his team. Devdutt Padikkal was dismissed after scoring just 2 runs in 5 balls. 

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Earlier, Kolkata Knight Riders captain Shreyas Iyer won the toss & opted to bowl first against Rajasthan Royals in the 47th match of IPL 2022. While KKR are struggling in the bottom half of the table with 6 points to their name and five consecutive defeats in the last 5 matches, RR have been on a roll and won 6 out of 9 matches. This match is being played at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai.