[WATCH] IPL 2025: Nehal Wadhera takes on Wanindu Hasaranga for two eye pleasing sixes in RR vs PBKS clash

The season of IPL 2025 has been filled with drama, skill, and moments to be remembered, and the Rajasthan Royals (RR) vs Punjab Kings (PBKS) match today provided one more such gem. The focus was on PBKS's young left-handed batsman Nehal Wadherawho stole the show with two beautiful sixes against the world-class Sri Lankan spinner Wanindu Hasaranga.

Arriving at a important point in the middle order of PBKS's innings, Wadhera was given the responsibility of steadying the innings as well as not letting the run rate fall. With Wanindu Hasaranga, one of the most deadly spinners in T20 cricket, to face, Wadhera had no qualms. On a surface providing some turn and grip, the young batsman's intention was evident — he wasn't going to allow the spinner to settle.

The initial six was a class in timing and footwork. Wadhera ran down the pitch, got to the height of the ball, and middled it cleanly over the long-on boundary. The shot exuded confidence and finesse, eliciting a huge roar from the crowd. It wasn't raw power — it was aggression draped in elegance.

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THE CLASS OF NEHAL WADHERA...!!! 👑 pic.twitter.com/SnxFKXokIR

— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) May 18, 2025

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Nehal Wadhera’s fearless hitting leaves Hasaranga and fans in awe

A few overs later, Wadhera struck again. Reading Hasaranga's variation beautifully, he got into position well in advance and played a powerful slog-sweep which launched the ball over deep midwicket. The timing was exquisite, the execution perfect. The shot not only earned six runs but also stunned Hasaranga briefly, making him re-think his lengths. These two instances were some of the best batting highlights of the game. Wadhera's aggression in the face of a bowler of Hasaranga's quality left fans as well as experts in awe. The internet soon went abuzz with videos of the two sixes, and many lauded the young boy for showing nerves of steel.

Nehal Wadhera, who has been gradually making a name for himself in the Indian domestic circuit and then in the IPL, continues to demonstrate that he can compete with the best of them. His capacity to deal with quality bowling attacks, particularly spinners, presents PBKS with an exciting middle-order option. As the league stage approaches its conclusion and each game turns into a must-win for playoff teams, efforts such as Wadhera's can prove to be a game-changer. For the moment, though, the audience can relax and relish the replays of those two enigmatic sixes — an ideal mix of skill, timing, and temperament.