India and South Africa locked horns with each other in the second T20I of the three-match series at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati. Th Indian stalwart, Virat Kohli is often known for revolutionizing athleticism in Indian cricket. However, he was found guilty of something rare on Sunday after the umpires adjudged him accountable for ‘one short’ during the Guwahati T20I.
Earlier in the game the South African skipper, Temba Bavuma won the toss and decided to bowl first citing the dampness on the pitch. While, the Indian skipper, Rohit Sharma made no changes to the winning XI, the Proteas included Lungi Ngidi in place of Tabraiz Shamsi.
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With the 16-run win in the second T20I, India has taken an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match T20I series, are on the driving seat against South Africa. The Men in Blue amassed as many as 237/3 in their quota of overs. Suryakumar Yadav was again at his ferocious best, as he amassed 61 off 22 balls as he made a partnership with Virat Kohli, who scored 49 off 28 balls.
During the 14th over of India’s innings, a surprising incident took place in Guwahati which was never anticipated by the spectators. On the fifth ball of the over, bowled by Wayne Parnell, Kohli flicked the delivery to the square leg region and was eager to take a couple of runs.
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However, he was centimeters short of dragging his bat past the line while completing the first run, and as a result, the on-field umpire only awarded a single run. It was a rare sight on the cricket field, especially considering Kohli’s excellent fitness, and for obvious reasons, the Indian fans did not take much time to react to that. However, he missed his 34th T20I half-century.
Here is the video of the incident involving Virat Kohli:
— Richard (@Richard10719932) October 2, 2022
Another incident took place in the final over, Virat Kohli was batting on 49 off 28, but it was Dinesh Karthik who was on strike for the final over. Karthik, India’s designated finisher, missed the first ball but found the boundary off the next delivery. Then he smashed the wide delivery away for a six. After the hit, he walked over to Kohli and seemingly asked the former skipper if he wanted strike, with him needing just one run for a half-century, and two deliveries remaining in the innings.
In addition to the run fest, a special moment as we sign off from Guwahati. ☺️#TeamIndia | #INDvSA | @imVkohli | @DineshKarthik pic.twitter.com/SwNGX57Qkc
— BCCI (@BCCI) October 2, 2022
Here is how the Indian fans reacted to the incident:
Giving a short run is against the spirit of cricket.
— Dweplea (@dweplea) October 2, 2022
#ICC needs to do something about this “short run” loophole. How can a batsman be on strike after scoring a single. One day someone is going to misuse it in a world cup final. Put the non striker on strike. #INDvSA @bhogleharsha @joybhattacharj @RandomCricketP1
— Abhijit Gohokar (@abhijitgohokar) October 2, 2022
Ravi shastri commentary
Virender sharma hawk eye .. So one short run..
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But same hawk eye failed to notice wide while Rohit was batting 🫡🫡..#INDvsSA #October2 #umpire#RohitSharma𓃵— Vinay Venkat (@VinayVenkat7) October 2, 2022
When you can use technology for calling short run, why can't it be used for signalling wide? @cricketaakash @DisneyPlusHS #AsktheExpert
— Cricket Lover (@harshit_256) October 2, 2022
When second run is a short run then why didn't strike goes to non striker #INDvsSA
— VINOD SHINDE (@vinodsm89) October 2, 2022
One day this short-run rule will be talked all over. Batter can intentionally short run and retain strike right? what if this happens in a final?
— RK (@nani22b) October 2, 2022
Lodu ko short run ho sakta hai barabar dikh gaya, ball ne pad ko ek inch se miss kiya tha wo nahi dikha chutke ko.#TeamIndia | #INDvSA | #INDvsSA
— Vipul Ghatol 🇮🇳 (@Vipul_Espeaks) October 2, 2022
Kohli taking short run 🏃 .. Once in a lifetime sight 😉
— Kushal (@kushal_sidhu1) October 2, 2022
