Watch: Hanuma Vihari Falls To Crazy Dismissal Against New Zealand A
Published - 30 Jan 2020, 12:31 PM | Updated - 23 Aug 2024, 06:35 AM
India A captain Hanuma Vihari was dismissed in a crazy and bizarre manner in the ongoing four-day game against New Zealand A. Rachin Ravindra and Dane Cleaver joined hands to execute the dismissal that left Hanuma Vihari utterly surprised. The India Test star was well settled and enjoying his outing at Hagley Oval on day one of the match.
Having crossed the fifty-run mark with the help of eight fours, Hanuma Vihari was looking set to notch up a big score. However, those hopes soon disappeared as he was dismissed in an unexpected manner. Luck completely deserted the right-handed batsman as he departed after a well-made 51.
Hanuma Vihari connected really well when he played the sweep shot off spinner Cole McConchie. However, he hit the shot directly into the shin of Ravindra at silly mid-on. The ball bounced all the way back to where it came from and New Zealand A wicket-keeper Cleaver calmly pouched a simple catch.
Hanuma Vihari could not believe his luck and signaled with his hands that the ball might have bounced before hitting Ravindra’s shin. However, it made little difference as he had to eventually walk off.
Here is a clip of that wicket:
https://twitter.com/PRINCE3758458/status/1222758245351079936
Talking about the game, New Zealand A have taken a firm grip on the proceedings of the game. The hosts bowled out India A for a modest 216 with Michael Rae being the pick of the bowlers. He took 4 wickets for 54 while McConchie finished with the figures of 3 for 33.
A successful day for NZ A against India A at Hagley Oval in the opening first-class match. Young 26* Patel 1* taking NZ A to the close at 105/2. Earlier India A were bowled out for 216 batting first with Rae taking 4 wickets. VIDEO scorecard | https://t.co/b3an3PTuEP #NZAvINDA pic.twitter.com/IquetMV1Vb
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In reply, New Zealand A were 105 for 2 at stumps. Hamish Rutherford (28) and Ravindra (47) were the two dismissed batsmen. Will Young and Ajaz Patel were unbeaten at the crease at stumps.
