The fourth T20 international between India and New Zealand at Visakhapatnam delivered plenty of drama, but one bizarre moment involving substitute fielder Bevon Jacobs ended up stealing the spotlight. With India chasing a massive 216 and struggling at 82/5, New Zealand appeared firmly in control of the contest. What followed, however, turned a routine fielding moment into a viral sensation.
India’s hopes rested heavily on Shivam Dube, who attempted to rebuild the innings after the early collapse. His counter-attacking approach injected some momentum into the chase and kept the crowd engaged. As the required run rate climbed, every run became crucial, setting the stage for an incident that no one saw coming.
The turning point arrived in the 15th over when Dube smashed a shot toward the square-leg boundary. Jacobs sprinted across, flung himself in a desperate dive, and flicked the ball back into play. Believing the ball had stayed inside the rope, the New Zealand fielders quickly capitalized and completed what appeared to be a brilliant run-out.
Celebrations followed, but they were short-lived. Jacobs soon appeared uncertain and signalled to his teammates that the ball might have actually touched the boundary. His hesitant gestures and guilty body language immediately raised eyebrows, halting the celebrations and prompting a closer look from the umpires.
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Replays confirmed Jacobs’ suspicion — the ball had indeed crossed the rope, making it a legitimate boundary and overturning the run-out. The awkward confession instantly turned the moment into comedy gold, leaving players, commentators and fans equally amused by the unexpected honesty.
Social media erupted with memes, jokes and reactions, with fans praising the sportsmanship while laughing at the confusion. Although the match moved on, the unusual episode remained the defining highlight of the game, proving once again that cricket’s most unforgettable moments often come from pure chaos rather than planned brilliance.