India struggled to reach 160/8 on a challenging batting surface in Bangalore but swiftly turned the tables by claiming three wickets in the initial seven overs. However, the Australian team showed relentless scoring prowess, smashing six boundaries and clearing the fence thrice in the opening powerplay, reaching 50 runs.
Travis Head led the aggressive charge, yet it was a particular six struck by Ben McDermott that set social media abuzz. McDermott stepped onto the pitch in the third over, promptly scoring a six off the third delivery before facing Avesh Khan in the following over.
With clear intent, McDermott charged down the track, anticipating Khan’s delivery. However, Khan read the movement well and delivered a short ball, disrupting McDermott’s plan. Caught off guard, McDermott could only manage a wild swing at the rising ball, resulting in a thick top-edge.
Despite this, owing to McDermott’s incredible strength and rapid bat speed, the Kookaburra soared high into the night sky, travelling a staggering 98 meters, hitting the Chinnaswamy Stadium’s roof before bouncing away. In a strange turn of events, McDermott was completely unaware of the ball’s trajectory.
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While the crowd cheered in disbelief at the colossal strike, McDermott was left bewildered, spinning around in his crease, attempting to comprehend the extraordinary occurrence. Predictably, Twitter erupted with a plethora of amusing reactions to this spectacle.
