The match between Rajasthan Royals and Punjab Kings at Baraspara Stadium in Guwahati was a nail-biting encounter. Punjab Kings had set a massive target of 198 runs after choosing to bat first. Rajasthan Royals struggled to keep up with the required run rate in the middle overs but Dhruv Jurel and Shimron Hetmyer played quickfire innings, which changed the game’s complexion.
In the 19th over, Arshdeep Singh, the premier Punjab pacer, was hit for 18 runs, bringing the equation down to 16 runs in the last over. However, the hosts could not chase down the target, and Punjab Kings won the match. The spectators were intrigued by a dead ball that caught the most attention.
Arshdeep Singh bowled a brilliant yorker to Jurel but was hit for a four and a six off the next two deliveries. Under pressure, Singh resorted to unconventional tactics to save his grace and earn his team a crucial victory.
Running in from over the wicket, Singh slowed down after a few yards, only to regain momentum once again. This change-up surprised Jurel, and he decided to step away from the crease just as Singh was about to bowl.
The replays showed that Singh’s variation in running speed came near the end of his run-up, seemingly to deceive the batter. The Twitterati noticed the tactic employed by Singh and expressed their opinions on social media.