The third T20 turned out to be a thrilling one. That match is putting immense pressure on fan’s nerves. After India put on a target of 213 runs on board. Afghanistan made 212 and it went for a draw. The superover had to appear in the game. In the super over, skipper Rohit Sharma made a strategic move.
Retire Hurt: A Strategic Move:
The last T20 against Afghanistan is a pure thriller. From giving a shaky start to putting a high total on the board, Team India fight back in the match. But Afghanistan played exceptionally well and after the second innings, it ended in a draw. The match went for a super over.
From India, Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal came to bat. The super-over started with a single. In the third and fourth over, Rohit smashed two consecutive sixes. After the fifth ball of the over, Rohit is headed out. Rinku is called in to replace him for faster running. Rohit retires cleverly. It was surprising for Afghanistan. The opponent questioned the umpires. That was an amazing strategic move by Team India.
Another Super Over:
After the draw, the first super-over was not the end. Afghanistan fought hard to save the defeat. They made another draw in the first super-over. Both teams made 16. Another super had to be there to end the match with a result. The umpires opted for the second super over.
In the second over, India batters first. Rohit Sharma came to bat. He scored 11 runs in 3 balls and was dismissed in run out by Rahmanullah Gurbaz. Rinku Singh got out on a duck. Sanju Samson played a black without scoring any runs. On the other hand, Afghanistan scored 1/2. India won the super over by 10 runs. India whitewashed Afghanistan by a 3-0 margin.
Stay updated with all the cricketing action, follow Cricadium on Whatsapp, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram
