In the first innings, Rajasthan Royals’ batsmen displayed some impressive strokeplay, amassing a total of 175/8, which was a delightful spectacle for the viewers. However, just like a delectable meal ends with a delightful dessert, MS Dhoni concluded the innings with a memorable action that left the spectators in awe.
On the final ball of the 20th over, Adam Zampa tried to play an adventurous shot by attempting to scoop a slower ball from Tushar Deshpande. The ball went straight into the hands of Maheesh Theekshana, but the spinner dropped an easy catch.
The batsmen tried to grab a second run after completing a single, but Theekshana quickly threw the ball towards MS Dhoni. The former Indian captain then pulled off one of his signature moves by collecting the ball and flicking it backhandedly towards the stumps with precision.
Deshpande bowls a slower ball to Zampa, who completes a single but is eventually run-out. Zampa shuffles across and attempts to scoop the ball to Theekshana at short fine-leg, but the fielder drops a straightforward catch.
Despite this, the batsmen attempt to take a second run, but Theekshana’s throw to Dhoni is precise, and the former Indian captain flicks the ball onto the stumps, catching Zampa well short of his crease.