[Watch] Joe Root's Incredible Scoop Shot Stuns Mustafizur Rahman
Joe Root smashed a phenomenal scoop shot (Twitter)
Joe Root's astonishing scoop shot took center stage in the ICC World Cup 2023 match number 7 between England and Bangladesh at the picturesque HPCA stadium in Dharamshala. This audacious move left spectators and cricket enthusiasts worldwide in awe.
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Facing the bowling of Bangladesh's Mustafizur Rahman, Joe Root exhibited his exquisite skills as he executed a reverse-scoop six with finesse. The delivery was pitched outside the off stump, inviting Root to showcase his innovation. Root, ever the tactician, astutely shuffled across the crease and timed the ramp shot to perfection, sending the ball soaring over the fine leg boundary for a resounding six.
What made this shot even more remarkable was the fact that Rahman had consistently bowled outside the off stump to Root, employing a 6-3 field plan.
Root's cricketing acumen was on full display as he recognized the opportunity and capitalized on it, stunning the opposition and leaving fans in raptures.
At the time of writing, things don't look too good for the Tigers as the England men look full incharge of the innings. England is at 193/1 with David Malan nearing a century and Joe Root edging close to a half century.