Watch: Ravindra Jadeja’s no look run-out to wrap up New Zealand innings
O'Rourke was dismissed on a duck, courtesy of a blinder of a run-out.
The ongoing second Test between India and New Zealand has been full of ups and downs for the hosts. Having lost the first Test of the series in Bengaluru, India conceded 259 runs in the first innings of the second Test and only managed to amass 156 in response.
In the second innings with the bat, New Zealand scored 255 runs, further enhancing their lead and giving India a target of 359 runs to chase down. However, a moment from the latter stages of the second innings quickly went viral.
The dismissal of New Zealand’s William O’Rourke caught the attention of the fans rather quickly. India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja pulled off a MS Dhoni-esque moment to run out O’Rourke. In the 70th over of New Zealand’s second innings, on the fourth ball of the over, as Glenn Phillips hit the ball towards Washington Sundar, both batters decided to go for two runs.
However, O’Rourke showed no urgency in going for the second run, and as Jadeja collected the ball, he instantly redirected it towards the stumps, dismissing O’Rouke.
Watch the run-out video here:
India require 359 runs to level series
Speaking of the game, New Zealand have putting in a good showing to limit India every chance they get. The visitors kicked off the second innings of the game with Tom Latham and Devon Conway scoring 86 and 17 runs, respectively. Will Young and Rachin Ravindra scored 23 and nine runs, respectively, whereas Daryl Mitchell added 18 runs on the board.
Furthermore, Tom Blundell scored 41 runs, with Glenn Philips staying unbeaten on a score of 48* runs in 82 deliveries as New Zealand posted a total of 255 runs in the second innings, giving India a target of 359 runs.
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As for the hosts, Washington Sundar was the highest wicket taker for his side in the second innings with four wickets to his name. Ravindra Jadeja took three wickets, with Ravichandran Ashwin taking two as well. India will hope for an improved performance with the bat if they are looking to level the series.
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