IPL 2022 : Harshal Patel becomes second bowler to bowl two maidens 

IPL 2022 : Harshal Patel becomes second bowler in IPL history to bowl two maidens in a match

Harshal Patel became the second bowler after Mohammad Siraj to bowl two maidens in one IPL match. He achieved the feat against the Kolkata Knight Riders

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Incidentally, Siraj's performance had also come against KKR, in IPL 2020. This IPL match was held at the DY Patil Stadium on Wednesday.

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Harshal was introduced in the 12th over, struck with his fourth ball when Sam Billings holed out to Virat Kohli.

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Shortly after, he had the dangerous looking Andre Russell caught behind for an 18-ball 25. Harshal finished with figures of 4-2-11-2.

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The seamer bowled brilliantly for his figures of 2/11 and also hit an unbeaten 10 off six deliveries to help RCB complete a tricky chase at the Dr DY Patil Stadium

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Having had a breakthrough season last year when he equalled Dwayne Bravo's record of most wickets in an IPL season, Harshal joined another elite list with his performance on Wednesday

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Harshal Patel won the Purple Cap last year for finishing as the leading wicket-taker and is in the race once again, with four wickets in two matches so far

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