Mohammed Siraj found himself at the center of an unfortunate and costly moment during the match when he turned a sure dismissal into a six. The drama unfolded when Prasidh Krishna bowled a short delivery to Harry Brook, who attempted a pull shot but only managed a top edge. The ball soared high into the air, and it looked like a routine catch for the fielder stationed at long leg — Siraj.
Prasidh, confident that the chance would be taken, had already started celebrating what seemed like a crucial breakthrough. The ball descended towards Siraj, who moved into position and completed the catch. For a brief moment, it appeared that India had dismissed the dangerous Brook. However, what followed left everyone stunned — including Siraj himself.
As Siraj caught the ball, he took a step backward in an attempt to regain balance. Unfortunately, his foot landed on the boundary cushion just after completing the catch. The on-field umpires quickly referred the decision to the third umpire, and the replays confirmed the worst: Siraj had stepped on the boundary rope, turning what should have been a wicket into a six.
The bowler was visibly frustrated, and Siraj covered his face in disbelief, knowing the mistake had just cost his team dearly. Such moments are always hard to digest, especially in tight contests, and the expressions on the Indian players’ faces showed just how big a miss it was. It also highlighted the fine margins in the game where even a momentary lapse in awareness can have game-changing consequences.
Out? Six!?
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Fielding near the boundary requires impeccable judgment and balance, and while Siraj did well to reach the ball, his miscalculated step proved decisive. The incident served as a reminder of how crucial every move is in high-level cricket. Brook, who had looked in trouble, was gifted six valuable runs and a fresh lease of life — all thanks to an unfortunate blunder by an otherwise committed fielder.