In a turn of events that left cricket fans bewildered, Marcus Stoinis of the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) was run out in a truly bizarre fashion during their chase against the Mumbai Indians in the IPL 2023 Eliminator match at the MA Chidambaram Stadium. The incident occurred in the 12th over of the innings, as Cameron Green took the ball for the Mumbai Indians.
With LSG desperately needing a partnership after losing early wickets, Stoinis, who had been batting well on 40 off 27 balls, found himself at the crease alongside Deepak Hooda. The duo was aiming to stabilize the innings and steer their team closer to the target of 183 set by the Mumbai Indians.
The Unforeseen Chaos: How a Glancing Blow Led to a Run-Out
However, the unforeseen moment of chaos unfolded on the fifth ball of Green’s over. Stoinis played the ball towards deep mid-wicket and the batters saw the opportunity for a quick double. Unfortunately, in a momentary lapse of communication, both Stoinis and Hooda were caught up in watching the ball rather than focusing on their running.
As fate would have it, the two batsmen collided mid-pitch while attempting the second run. Although it was just a glancing blow, that split second of distraction proved costly. Fielder Tim David, who was alert and composed, seized the opportunity and swiftly released the ball to Ishan, the wicketkeeper, at the batter’s end.
Stoinis’ Dismissal Adds to Team’s Struggles
Stoinis, completely unaware of the unfolding calamity, was left stranded as the throw from David found its mark. Ishan Kishan completed the run-out with ease, leaving Stoinis well out of the frame. It was an extraordinary sequence of events that defied belief and left spectators in awe of the game’s unpredictable nature.
The run-out of Stoinis further compounded LSG’s woes in their pursuit of the target. When Stoinis was dismissed, LSG’s score was 89 for 6 in 11.5 overs. The loss of a well-set batsman like Stoinis added to the pressure on the remaining LSG batsmen, as they now faced an even steeper climb to overhaul the Mumbai Indians’ total.
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