In the last game of the 5-match ODI series against New Zeal✃and, India recovered from its early jolts in Wellington thanks to the efforts of Ambati Rayudu and Vijay Shankar. The two put together a 98-run partnership during the middle overs to steady the Indian innings.
But a terribl꧂e mix-up between the two batsmen in the 32nd over led to Shankar get🌞ting run-out.
Colin Munro’s back of a length delivery was punched wide of the short midwicket fielder by Shankar. He didn’t call Rayudu for a run as the batsman was waiting the ball to go past Jimmy Neesham. But Rayudu looked in some sort of a hurry and ran through to leave his partner hapless. Shankar had to oblige and therefore tried to complete a run. However, it was too late by then.
Neesham’s throw was wayward but Munro was at the right place to collect the ball and managed a direct hit to send Shankar packing. The all-rounder scored 45 off 64 deliveries with four fours and looked really good in his first batting opportunity during a One Day International.
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Here is how fans on Twitter reacted to Shankar’s disastrous run-out:
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Got to feel for Vijay Shankar there. He is trying 🌠to be a regular in the side, managed to play steady knock after the team collapsed but h🤪ad to sacrifice his wicket to save Rayudu.
— Omkar Mankame (@Oam_16)
With Rayudu, there is always that danger of a run out. Unlucky Vija🌸y. 😭 He was playing better shots🅠 than Rayudu.
— Aishu 🏏 (@imaishu_)
Rayudu ran out Shankar there. Youngster deservedജ better.
— KASHISH (@crickashish217)
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