Jasprit Bumrah endured a frustrating moment of misfortune during the IND vs AUS 2nd T20I at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, as a mix-up with Varun Chakravarthy led to his unfortunate run-out. The incident unfolded when Bumrah, on strike, defended a good-length delivery and instantly called for a quick single. Varun, positioned at the non-striker’s end, initially responded to the call and took a few steps forward, but hesitated mid-way and refused to run.
By then, Bumrah was already halfway down the pitch and left stranded as he tried desperately to turn back. Nathan Ellis reacted sharply, collecting the ball in his follow-through and hitting the stumps with a direct throw. The dismissal left Bumrah visibly frustrated and motionless for a moment, before walking off in disbelief.
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The miscommunication proved costly for India, as every run was crucial in their attempt to post a respectable total after another top-order collapse. Moments like these underline the unpredictable drama of T20 cricket—where split-second decisions can turn the tide. For Australia, it was another example of their sharp fielding and awareness, maintaining high pressure in a low-scoring contest.
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Adding to India’s woes, Australia wicketkeeper Josh Inglis produced one of the highlights of the night with a sensational diving catch to dismiss Shivam Dube off Xavier Bartlett’s bowling. The dismissal came just when India were hoping to rebuild momentum in the middle overs. Bartlett bowled a back-of-a-length delivery that seamed away from the left-hander, inducing a thick edge. Inglis, standing alert behind the stumps, reacted instantly—diving full stretch to his left to grab the ball cleanly inches from the ground.
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The Melbourne crowd erupted in appreciation as Inglis pulled off the stunning grab, showcasing his agility and anticipation. Commentators lauded it as one of the finest wicketkeeping efforts of the series. The dismissal broke India’s rhythm, as Dube—known for his late hitting—looked set to accelerate before Inglis’ brilliance cut his innings short.
For Australia, it was a crucial moment that encapsulated their energy and discipline in the field. Bartlett’s precision and Inglis’ lightning-fast reaction combined perfectly to tilt the momentum further their way, underlining how decisive fielding excellence can be in the high-pressure environment of international T20 cricket.
