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[Watch] Shreyas Iyer's Comeback Cut Short With Early Dismissal In Raipur T20I

image-lpmqobtpAussies after Shreyas Iyer's early dismissal (AP Photo)

During the fourth T20I against Australia in Raipur, Indian batter Shreyas Iyer’s return to the playing XI didn’t go as planned. Iyer, a crucial cog in India's batting lineup, was dismissed for just 8 runs off 7 balls, curtailing what could have been a significant contribution to the team's total.


Iyer's attempt to accelerate cut short by Sangha's spin 

The dismissal occurred in the eighth over’s penultimate ball, as Iyer attempted an aggressive play against Australian spinner Tanveer Sangha. Sangha, delivering a cleverly tossed-up ball that unexpectedly held up on the surface, outfoxed Iyer. This led to Iyer mistiming his shot, resulting in a catch at long-on from the lower half of his bat.


Adding to India's woes, the following over witnessed the downfall of Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav. Yadav, falling prey to Ben Dwarshius' bowling, managed only 1 run from 2 balls before edging the ball to the wicketkeeper and his counterpart Matthew Wade.

At a crucial point of the game, India stood at 98/3 after 12.2 overs. However, hopes of a robust total were still alive, thanks to the budding partnership between Ruturaj Gaikwad and Rinku Singh at the crease. Their determination and ability to counterattack the Australian bowling attack will be pivotal in setting a challenging total for the visitors.

A victory in this match is crucial for India, as it could seal the series in their favour. The team's strategy would undoubtedly involve Gaikwad and Singh maintaining their momentum, steering India towards a substantial score in the remaining overs.