India came into the 2nd ODI against Zimbabwe after having won the first ODI on Thursday at Harare. KL Rahul won the toss yet again and elected to bowl first yet again. Many were surprised with this move as there was one more surprise in store as Deepak Chahar was replaced by Shardul Thakur in the line up. Zimbabwe too made two changes to their line up. At the end of the day nothing mattered as the home team were bowled out for a mere 161 by India.
The story as it happened ā
Indian bowlers were making short work of the Zimbabwe batters as they had the home team in trouble yet again. Ryan Burl joined Sean Williams and the two wearing trying to bring some respect to the Zimbabwe total. thatās when a funny incident happened in the field of play. Burl played the ball down to the boundary and Ishan Kishan was seen fielding the ball. The 24 year old fielded the ball and lobbed the ball back to the wicket keeper. Much to the surprise of many Axar Patel who was crouched to avoid the throw got hit by the ball. Patel couldnāt believe it and for a moment was visibly angry as Ishan Kishan saw the funny side.
Zimbabwe bowled out for 161 ā
Put into bat first, Zimbabwe never got going with the bat against the disciplined Indian bowling attack. Kaitano who made his way into the side was out for 7, while Kaia was out for 16 as Thakur and Siraj made early in roads. Thakur struck again when he had the captain Chakabva out for 2 as Krishna got rid off Madhvere for 2 as well. Williams with 42 and Burl with 39 not out were the top scorers for Zimbabwe. Shardul Thakur was the top wicket taker for India with 3 as, rest of the bowlers, Kuldeep, Krishna, Siraj, Axar and Hooda picked a wicket each while two batters were run out. Zimbabwe ended their innings for 161 which is yet another below par total.
Twitter reacts to the gaffe ā
The Indian fans saw the lighter side to the entire Ishan Kishan- Axar Patel episode as they took to twitter to have their say on it and you can read all the tweets below.
ā Richard (@Richard10719932) August 20, 2022
ishan bhai ššš axar bichara
ā a (@91atgabba) August 20, 2022
At least send Sanju and Ishan to open this time. It's so boring #ZIMvsIND
ā ą“ą“£ąµą“£ąµ» įµŹ³įµįµįµ (@Brutu24) August 20, 2022
One handed catch from Sanju Samson. #INDvsZIM pic.twitter.com/ILfly28AiJ
ā Just Butter (@ItzButter63) August 20, 2022
Hype of Rohit Vs Raina pole >>>> ind vs zim series š
ā OLDMONkš° (@itsmonk_45) August 20, 2022
What a take Sanju Samson ,such an underrated wicketkeeper he is ,can always surprise us with some acrobatic moves š„š„µ #INDvsZIM #SanjuSamson pic.twitter.com/p4UeQkFFkP
ā Anurag š®š³ (@RightGaps) August 20, 2022
Cricket is Missing uhh Virat..!@imVkohli | #INDvsZIM pic.twitter.com/WxaWXoB4Hi
ā Shaurya (@Kohli_Devotee) August 20, 2022
2 Brilliant Catches by Sanju Samson. Sanju Samson is flying that is the update from Harare. #INDvsZIM #SanjuSamson pic.twitter.com/eeXZ3JPSjE
ā Anurag š®š³ (@RightGaps) August 20, 2022
Watch a catch by sanju samson
ā Sameer Prajapati (@SameerP14178298) August 20, 2022
He is the best wicket keeper of his time #SanjuSamson #sanju #INDvsZIM #Cricket pic.twitter.com/rgKr0OzXTC