[Watch] Trent Boult Avoids Dangerous Collision With Afghanistan Batter In Intense WC Game

New Zealand's Trent Boult [AP]

In the 16th match of the World Cup 2023 between New Zealand and Afghanistan, during the 27th over, a captivating on-field exchange unfolded. Ikram Alikhil took the crease following the dismissal of Azmatullah Omarzai. The Afghan batter faced a formidable challenge against New Zealand's pace attack, led by Trent Boult.

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As the intensity of the match escalated, a moment of drama unfolded. While Ikram Alikhil was in a hurry to score runs for his team, Trent Boult, in the middle of his bowling stride, inadvertently entered the path of Alikhil as he attempted a run. However, both of them managed to avoid  the collision in the end, evoking some strange expressions from Trent Boult.

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However, cricket's sportsmanship prevailed, and after that unusual moment, both players extended a handshake, acknowledging the competitive nature of the game. It was a testament to the spirit of cricket, where fierce competition is balanced by mutual respect and sportsmanship.

Eventually the Kiwis has defeated Afghanistan by 149 runs. Where Mitchell Santner tops the World Cup 2023 wicket-taking list and Rahmat Shah led the Asian nation in scoring with 36 as Afghanistan crumbled under duress and failed to keep up the momentum they had built after defeating England in their previous game.

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