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[Saba Sports News] Vaibhav Arora returned to his hometown, Ambala, after helping Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) win their third IPL title and first in 10 years. He received a hero’s welcome, with fans showering him with love and garlands. In a viral video, Arora is seen surrounded by fans requesting selfies, with the town celebrating his achievements to the beats of Dhol. Arora patiently fulfilled their wishes, beaming with satisfaction and gratitude.
The 26-year-old pacer was a standout performer for the Shreyas Iyer-led side, taking 11 wickets in 10 matches at an average of 25.09 and an economy of 8.24. He took crucial wickets in the powerplay and complemented Mitchell Starc well. His standout moment was against Delhi Capitals, where he took 3/27, including the key wicket of Rishabh Pant. He also took 2/28 against Chennai Super Kings.
In the playoffs, Arora took one wicket each in Qualifier 1 and the final, dismissing Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head, respectively. He has 19 wickets from 20 matches at an average of 30.84 and an economy rate of 9.18. Commentators praised his ability to swing the ball, particularly in helpful conditions. Arora aims to build on this performance and continue to improve.