IPL 2025: 'Game-changing effort', Varun Aaron praises Vaibhav Arora's spell against SRH

IANS April 4, 2025 249 views

In a thrilling IPL 2025 match, Vaibhav Arora delivered a knockout performance against Sunrisers Hyderabad. His three crucial wickets, including Travis Head's early dismissal, turned the game in Kolkata Knight Riders' favor. Varun Aaron praised Arora's composure and skill under pressure, highlighting the young pacer's strategic bowling. The win propelled KKR to the fifth position while SRH remained at the bottom of the points table.

"This performance truly deserved recognition" - Varun Aaron
IPL 2025: 'Game-changing effort', Varun Aaron praises Vaibhav Arora's spell against SRH
Kolkata, April 4: Former India fast bowler Varun Aaron lauded Kolkata Knight Riders' medium pacer Vaibhav Arora for his brilliant effort against Sunrisers Hyderabad and said the 27-year-old backed his lengths and delivered at the right moments.

Key Points

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Arora removes Travis Head, Ishan Kishan and Heinrich Klassen in crucial spell

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KKR wins comprehensively against struggling SRH

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Player of the Match performance marks breakthrough moment

Arora, who came as an impact player for KKR, struck early to remove dangerous Travis Head on the second ball of the innings. Interestingly, he had dismissed Head for a golden duck in the IPL 2024 final.

He then added another to his tally by sending Ishan Kishan back to the hut before striking once again to dismiss Heinrich Klassen as KKR bundled out SRH for 120 in 16.4 over in their chase of 201. Arora's performance also awarded him the Player of the Match honour.

"I was really happy to see him win Man of the Match; this performance truly deserved recognition. Dismissing three of the opposition’s key players was a game-changing effort. He bowled exceptionally well, backing his skills despite Travis Head attacking him from the first ball. He remained unfazed, stuck to his lengths, and delivered at the right moments. A brilliant effort from him tonight," Aaron said on JioHotstar.

Chasing 201, SRH never stood a chance as their top order crumbled within minutes as they were reeling 9/3 in 2.1 overs. Debutant Kamindu Mendis and Heinrich Klaasen played some promising shots but were dismissed before they could pose any real challenge. This was SRH's third consecutive loss and the second straight game where their batting collapsed.

Aaron further weighed in on SRH’s underwhelming performance and said, "This is when doubts start creeping into a team, but they need to back themselves for a few more games. Right now, they aren't assessing the conditions or the match situation well."

"When they lost three early wickets, they should have consolidated, just as Raghuvanshi and Ajinkya Rahane did for KKR to set up a 200-run total. But SRH failed to do that. Credit must go to Vaibhav Arora - his three crucial wickets, especially those two early breakthroughs, were absolute gold dust," he added.

This win saw KKR move up to the fifth spot in the points table while SRH slipped to the bottom.

Reader Comments

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Rahul K.
Vaibhav Arora was absolutely clinical today! That dismissal of Head on the second ball set the tone. More impressive was how he kept his cool under pressure. Future star in the making! 🔥
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Priya M.
While Arora bowled brilliantly, I think SRH's batting approach was too reckless. They need to show more patience in the powerplay, especially after early wickets. Good analysis by Aaron about consolidation.
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Sanjay D.
Head must be having nightmares about Arora now - golden duck in the final last year and now this! 😂 KKR's scouting team deserves credit for finding these gems.
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Ananya R.
Loved how Varun Aaron broke down the technical aspects. Arora's ability to hit the same spot repeatedly is what separates him from others. That's proper fast bowling!
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Vikram S.
SRH's batting collapse is becoming a pattern now. They really need to sort out their top order issues. Meanwhile, KKR's bowling attack looks lethal this season!
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Neha P.
That Player of the Match was well deserved! Three crucial wickets including Head and Klaasen - that's match-winning stuff right there. Purple brigade looking strong 💜

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