The Run Out Maniac

Image Credits: https://c.ndtvimg.com/2022-06/8hp00mmo_miller-dussen-bcci_625x300_09_June_22.jpg?im=FaceCrop,algorithm=dnn,width=1200,height=675 The Proteans startled Indians by beating them by 7 wickets which was a collective effort by them. South Africa won the toss and elected to field first which was inevitable in Feroz Shah Kotla. They surprised the Indian batters by giving Keshav Maharaj but it was ineffectual as Kishan hit him for consecutive boundaries. Rabada seemed to suppress the Indian  Batting line-up, but it was for a very short period as the Proteas bowlers' slaughter continued.  Gaikwad looked very promising but was dismissed by Parnell before being dropped in the previous ball. But the wicket of Gaikwad did not affect the Indian batsmen as Iyer mainly targetted Shamsi and Ishan was destroying Maharaj with his boundaries and sixes but Keshav had the last laugh as he dismissed Kishan. Image Credits: https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2022/01/21/1600x...

  Sri Lanka's pathetic form continued in T20I's as they were thrashed by Australia by 10 wickets. Australia had won the toss and elected to field first. Sri Lanka in the first 12 overs did not let Australia's pace bowling lineup intimidate them as Gunathilaka played multiple innovative shots and had favoured the scoop shot. But the Australian pace bowling lineup had other plans as they exposed the fragility of the Sri Lankan Middle-order which crumbled down swiftly. Hasaranga was the only last hope for Sri Lanka as his 17 off 15 was crucial for the lower order and they could reach 128.  The experienced and varied bowling line-up of Sri Lanka was devasted by the openers of Australia i.e.  Finch and Warner. They led the Australian team to the wicket by 10 Wickets.