Published 22:21 IST, September 22nd 2020

Jofra Archer hits 4 sixes in 2 balls, smashes Lungi Ngidi for 30 runs in the final over

Jofra Archer's onslaught helped his side post a big total in Rajasthan vs Chennai clash. He hit 4 sixes in 2 legal deliveries off Lungi Ngidi in the final over.

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Rajasthan and Chennai clashed on fourth day of Deam11 IPL 2020 at Sharjah Cricket Stadium. MS Dhoni put Rajasthan in to bat after winning toss in an attempt to replicate ir successful chase against Mumbai. However, batsmen from Rajasthan side had different plans in Rajasthan vs Chennai encounter as y posted a mammoth target of 217 on what was touted to be a low-scoring track. 

After Sanju Samson set tone for innings with 9 humongous sixes in his innings of 74, it was Steve Smith who steadied ship for Rajasthan side. After ir captain perished at 69 to Sam Curran, batting side desperately needed someone to finish innings in a flurry to cross 200-mark. With quick wickets tumbling, mantle was in hands of lower-order batsmen Jofra Archer and Tom Curran. Jofra Archer grabbed opportunity with both hands as he took Lungi Ngidi to cleaners in final over of Rajasthan vs Chennai first innings. 

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all-rounder from England made his intentions clear from first ball of over as he picked up slower one from Lungi Ngidi and swung his arms to smash ball for a six over long-off fielder who was a mere spectator to Archer's sheer power. With a change of field in next ball, Lungi Ngidi pitched ball a little short to Archer, who was waiting for length as he went over square leg fielder this time to send ball out of park. Jofra Archer once again showcased his mighty hitting prowess as he hit his third six in a row, this time over long-on.

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To make matters worse for South African bowler, sirens went up as it was a huge -ball. next ball also saw same result as ball sailed over ropes in yet ar -ball by Lungi Ngidi. speedster followed it up with a wide as he leaked 27 runs in 2 legal deliveries. Rajasthan unit scored 30 runs in last over courtesy of Jofra Archer's onslaught.

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22:21 IST, September 22nd 2020