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IND vs WI: Hetmyer's Bizarre Run-Out and Drama in T20 Clash
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News18•06-10-2026, 20:43
IND vs WI: Hetmyer's Bizarre Run-Out and Drama in T20 Clash
- •Team India captain Shreyas Iyer won the toss and elected to bowl first in the first T20 match against West Indies.
- •A major controversy erupted during the final over of the powerplay regarding the run-out of aggressive West Indian batsman Shimron Hetmyer.
- •Hetmyer's bat crossed the crease line but remained in the air when the bails were dislodged, leading the third umpire to give him out.
- •Shai Hope scored 52 runs off 37 balls and Sherfane Rutherford contributed 54 runs off 34 balls as West Indies posted 171 runs.
- •Naman Dhir was the pick of the Indian bowlers with 3 wickets, while Axar Patel and Kuldeep Yadav claimed 2 wickets each.
Key Questions Answered
Shimron Hetmyer was given out because, although his bat crossed the crease line, it remained in the air just as wicketkeeper Sanju Samson dislodged the bails.
Shai Hope went on to score a half-century, finishing with 52 runs off 37 balls, which included 2 sixes and 4 fours.
Naman Dhir took the most wickets for India, claiming 3 wickets during the match.
