Avesh Khan Holding his nerve in a high-pressure situation against a strong Rajasthan Royals (RR) lineup is no small feat

Exactly — that final over was packed with drama from ball one, not just the last-ball heart-stopper! Avesh Khan really showcased why temperament is everything at the death. After the pressure-packed 18th over where he nailed the yorkers and got those two massive wickets — Jaiswal and Parag — RR’s innings went from smooth to shaky in no time. Once Jaiswal fell, it was like the calm was shattered and panic crept in, which is something you rarely see from a team that’s been so clinical this season. And then that last over — the dropped catch by Miller added to the tension, only for Avesh to produce that sharp reflex stop off his own bowling. It’s not often you see a bowler have that presence of mind under such pressure, especially with the game hanging by a thread. For RR, this would sting, especially after the previous game in Delhi where they couldn’t get two off the last ball. Two back-to-back heartbreaks when the target was in reach — it’s the kind of thing that can rattle even a settled side. LSG, on the other hand, must feel like they stole one. Avesh’s calm under fire, combined with their bowlers keeping the faith till the end, turned what looked like a sure loss into an epic heist. If you think about it, these last two games really highlight the razor-thin margin in T20s — one over, one shot, or even one reflex stop can rewrite the whole script. What a wild sequence of events! That whole last over was like a perfect storm of pressure, nerves, and small moments deciding the outcome. Shardul's fumble was such a classic twist — the kind of moment that can haunt a fielder, only for cricket’s poetic justice to kick in immediately, with Hetmyer sending the very next ball straight to him! That’s the game at its most brutal and most beautiful. You just knew Avesh was in the zone once he nailed that yorker to follow up, and his awareness on the final ball — stopping the straight hit off his own bowling — was the perfect exclamation point on a cold-blooded finish. And how about that subplot: Vaibhav Suryavanshi stepping onto the big stage at just 14 years old and cracking his first ball for six over cover. What a moment! Imagine the confidence and composure it takes to even attempt that, let alone pull it off cleanly, on debut. Thakur’s reaction said it all — the perfect mix of surprise and respect. That’s one of the best things about this season: established stars giving us the drama at the death, and new kids like Suryavanshi lighting it up with raw talent. The future of Indian cricket looks so exciting when a teenager can walk in like that and show no fear. Were you more impressed with Avesh's last over or Suryavanshi’s fearless start? Both felt like defining moments for completely different reasons. That was the stuff of fairytales — and heartbreaks — all rolled into one! For a 14-year-old to show that kind of swagger, especially against a seasoned death bowler like Avesh Khan, is almost unheard of. That second six, clearing the front leg and exposing all three stumps, wasn’t just brave — it was calculated, fearless, and a statement. The kid wasn’t just surviving; he was announcing himself. And then that fifth-ball sequence — the dropped chance by Prince Yadav, Bishnoi parrying it to the boundary — the kind of chaotic, blink-and-miss T20 moment that shifts momentum in seconds. Suryavanshi had all the luck on his side early, but the way he settled in and showed maturity against Rathi afterward? That was beyond his years. His 34 might not look like a monster score in the context of a 181 chase, but it was pure impact. Pairing with Jaiswal for an 85-run stand at that tempo set the platform perfectly, and for a while, it felt like RR would finally snap that losing streak. But credit to Aiden Markram for sneaking in and producing that flighted ball — drawing Suryavanshi into a rare misjudgment. That dismissal felt like a turning point, especially once Jaiswal — who was reading spin like a seasoned veteran — made his own costly error later. It’s wild how quickly the match flipped from RR cruising to LSG snatching it, all because of one or two windows of opportunity being fully exploited. Also, Suryavanshi has probably locked himself in as one of the stories of the season already. Age, pressure, situation — none of it seemed to faze him until that final ball from Markram. Lucknow Super Giants 180 for 5 (Markram 66, Badoni 50, Hasaranga 2-31) beat Rajasthan Royals 178 for 5 (Jaiswal 74, Parag 39, Avesh 3-37) by two runs