Deepak Chahar found himself in an awkward moment during the Sunrisers Hyderabad versus Chennai Super Kings match at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad. In a bid to make a crucial play, Chahar’s attempt to run out Aiden Markram ended up in a comedic backfire.
The incident unfolded during Chahar’s fifth over, with Travis Head facing the delivery while Markram stood ready at the non-striker’s end. As Chahar charged in for his delivery, he momentarily paused, eyeing Markram for a potential run-out opportunity. However, Markram was comfortably within the crease, leaving Chahar in a somewhat embarrassed state. With a sheepish grin, Chahar returned to his bowling mark, acknowledging the failed attempt.
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Such a mode of dismissal, often termed as a Mankad, though technically permissible within cricket’s rules, is often viewed as going against the spirit of the game. This incident drew parallels to a similar controversial dismissal involving Ravichandran Ashwin and Jos Buttler in a past season, which garnered widespread criticism.
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Interestingly, earlier in the same match, Sunrisers Hyderabad’s captain, Pat Cummins, displayed admirable sportsmanship by retracting an appeal against Ravindra Jadeja. The incident occurred when a throw from Bhuvneshwar Kumar struck Jadeja on the back, prompting umpires to review for obstruction. However, Cummins opted to withdraw the appeal, exemplifying the spirit of fair play.
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As for the game’s progress, Sunrisers Hyderabad found themselves at 106/2 after ten overs, with Maheesh Theekshana claiming the wicket of Travis Head for 31 runs, providing a much-needed breakthrough for Chennai Super Kings. With Sunrisers chasing a target of 166 for their second victory in the ongoing IPL 2024 season, the match promises further excitement and drama.
