Published 18:10 IST, November 29th 2019
Kiwi cricketer nails geometrically improbable shot you've only seen in video games
Over the years, batsmen have come up with some insane shots that have left fans wondering how on earth did the batsman manage to dispatch that delivery for a 4
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Over years, batsmen have come up with some insane shots that have left fans wondering how on earth did batsman man to dispatch that delivery for a boundary or a six. From AB de Villiers to Tilakaratne Dilshan, scoop shot is one of most popularly used shots, especially in shorter formats of game, in order to score big runs in unusual areas eir behind stumps or in unconventional areas. New Zealand cricketer Neil Broom played an outrous scoop shot against Wellington Firebirds in Ford Trophy, leaving fans and internet astounded. Neil Broom, who plays for Otago Volts, produced geometrically impossible shot, as he scooped ball right above wicket, sending it straight past boundary line behind stumps. Otago clinched victory by 2 runs against Wellington Firebirds.
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Kiwi cricketer nails geometrically impossible shot
Ar day, ar bizarre hit
New Zealand cricketer Glenn Phillips smashed a bizarre switch-hit on Wednesday against Otago in ongoing 2019-20 Ford Trophy. Playing for Auckland, Phillips scored 156 runs from just 135 balls to propel his side to a 97-run win. His switch hit, which sailed over third-man for a six, circulated around social media and even caught attention of International Cricket Council (ICC). ICC posted a 16-second video of shot on ir Twitter handle, which immediately went viral around cricketing fraternity. Along with switch hit, Phillips attacked Otago’s bowling to all corners with unconventional shots. His innings comprised of 16 fours and three sixes and it came at a strike rate of 115.55.
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13:13 IST, November 29th 2019