One of the best death overs performances in IPL matches held abroad came from a familiar finisher with the ball:
🔥 Kagiso Rabada – IPL 2020, UAE
Match: DC vs SRH, Qualifier 2
Death Overs Spell:
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Overs: 3.4 – 4.0 (18th, 20th)
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Wickets: 4 for 29
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Victims: Kane Williamson, Abdul Samad, Priyam Garg, Rashid Khan
💥 Rabada dismantled Sunrisers Hyderabad's lower order in a high-pressure knockout, bowling two fiery overs at the death with near-perfect yorkers and bouncers. His 20th over sealed the match, taking 3 wickets in 4 balls.
🧠 Honorable Mentions:
🥈 Lasith Malinga – IPL 2014, UAE (MI vs RCB)
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Bowled overs 17 & 19
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Used classic yorkers and slower balls to restrict a well-set chase
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Ended with 2/20, proving nearly impossible to score off in the final overs
🥉 Sunil Narine – IPL 2014 UAE leg
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Bowled overs 16–20 in multiple matches
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Economy: ~4.75 in death overs during UAE leg
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Especially lethal in low-scoring Abu Dhabi conditions
🏆 Verdict:
👉 Kagiso Rabada's Qualifier 2 spell in IPL 2020 is arguably the best death overs performance abroad, given the stage, opposition, and impact.
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