Lucknow Super Giants’ Ayush Badoni found himself at the center of a bizarre run-out incident during the LSG vs MI game in Lucknow today. Chasing 145 for victory, LSG needed 22 off the last three overs with six wickets in hand. Badoni came to the crease and hit two boundaries, bringing the equation down to 13 off 12 balls.
However, on the first ball of the penultimate over, Badoni was run out in strange circumstances. He attempted a risky double after cutting a ball towards the point boundary. Despite a valiant dive, substitute fielder Naman Dhir’s throw found its mark, and Ishan Kishan managed to dislodge the bails on the second attempt. The decision was referred to the TV umpire, who ruled Badoni out as no part of his bat or body was grounded beyond the crease.
Although the run-out seemed controversial, Lucknow Super Giants managed to secure a victory with four balls to spare. The incident added a dramatic twist to the game and left fans in awe of the unpredictable nature of cricket. Watch the video of Ayush Badoni’s bizarre run-out on the Wisden Cricket YouTube channel for a closer look at the unusual dismissal.