NEW DELHI: Mumbai captain Ajinkya Rahane narrowly missed out on a well-deserved century within the ongoing Irani Cup match in opposition to Remainder of India on Wednesday.
Taking part in at Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow , Rahane obtained out on 97. The precise-handed batter fell to a bouncer from RoI pacer Yash Dayal within the morning session of the second day’s play.
Skipper Rahane and Sarfaraz Khan had fashioned a stable partnership within the center, including 131 runs for the fifth wicket for the sturdy Mumbai facet.Nonetheless, Rahane was stunned by a quick bouncy supply and was out caught behind in a weird approach.
Left-arm pacer Dayal bowled a well-directed bouncer from over the wicket. Rahane initially appeared able to play the shot however then determined to let it go on the final minute. He was a bit gradual in flattening his arms. However in a shocking flip, the on-field umpire gave Rahane a ‘not out’ resolution.
Remainder of India captain Ruturaj Gaikwad didn’t waste a lot time and shortly went for a evaluation in opposition to the choice. The evaluation confirmed that the ball had certainly grazed Rahane’s glove, resulting in his dismissal. At that time, Mumbai’s rating was 270/5.
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The replay confirmed that the ball barely touched his glove, however sadly Rahane was caught by the wicketkeeper Dhruv Jurel. This ended his spectacular innings in an surprising method.
Rahane, recognized for his stable batting, was enjoying skillfully. His partnership with Sarfaraz had put Mumbai in a powerful place within the contest.
