IPL 2021: Nitish Rana caught on camera using a cuss word after failing to hit a boundary

Batters have always set high standards for themselves, particularly when it comes to playing a wide range of shots. Fans have always enjoyed seeing batters pull off such incredible shots. The Indian Premier League has witnessed players executing innovative shots like a hot knife through butter,

It is all possible because of massive practice. In the modern era, where batters are looking to score runs at the rate of knots, they make sure that they play some best shots. At times, batsman tends to get frustrated after failing to hit a boundary or a six.

During the 38th game between Kolkata Knight Riders and Chennai Super Kings, Nitish Rana was clearly caught on camera using a cuss word. The incident happened during the 18th over when the southpaw tried to hit a boundary off Deepak Chahar in the fifth ball of that over.

Nitish Rana uses a cuss word after missing to hit a boundary

As it turned out, he ended up hitting the ball towards the third man. Upon knowing that he failed to connect the ball properly and that the ball didn’t go for a boundary, Nitish Rana was absolutely livid with himself. The southpaw vented his frustration out by saying a cuss word.

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Talking about the game, KKR batted first and posted 171/6 in their quota of 20 overs. Rahul Tripathi chipped in with 45 off 33 balls including 4 fours and a six. Nitish Rana scored an unbeaten 37 off 27 balls including 3 fours and a six. Dinesh Karthik played a superb cameo as he scored 26 off 11 balls including 3 fours and a six.

Josh Hazlewood and Shardul Thakur took 2 wickets apiece. In reply, CSK chased down the target in the last ball, in what was a nervy run-chase. KKR bowlers tried their best to keep CSK batters silent.

In the end, the three-time IPL champions won the game by 2 wickets. Ruturaj Gaikwad, Faf du Plessis scored 40 and 43 respectively while Ravindra Jadeja scored 22 off 8 (2 fours, 2 sixes).