IRE vs IND: / Bhuvneshwar Kumar broke Shoaib Akhtar's world record due to technical fault

Zoom News : Jun 27, 2022, 08:07 AM
Delhi: Former Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar holds the record for bowling the fastest ball in world cricket. In the 2003 World Cup, this bowler bowled a ball against England at a speed of 161.3 kmph. To bowl at a higher speed, either the bowler will have to put in his full strength or due to a technical fault, this record can be beaten. Something similar happened during the first T20 match played between India and Ireland. Bhuvneshwar Kumar bowled not one but two balls at a speed of more than 200 KMPH.

Yes, the second ball of the first over of the innings was recorded at 201 KMPH while the third ball was recorded at the speed of 208 KMPH. Everyone was shocked to see this scene shown by Speed ​​Gun on TV. Due to the technical fault, the fans made fun of him on social media. A fan has even said that if Hasan Ali can bowl at 219 kmph, then why Bhuvneshwar Kumar cannot bowl at 201 kmph.

Talking about the match, the match started quite late due to the rain interruption. In this match of 12-12 overs, Team India won the toss and elected to bowl first. For the hosts, Tector played an unbeaten innings of 64 runs in 33 balls with the help of 6 fours and 3 sixes. It was on the basis of his innings that Ireland managed to set a target of 109 runs in front of India.

Chasing this score, Ishan Kishan gave a strong start to Team India, scoring 26 runs in 11 balls. Craig Young showed him the way to the pavilion by bowling him. After this, Suryakumar Yadav, who came to bat, was dismissed LBW on the very next ball and gave two back to back blows to India. However, after this Deepak Hooda scored 47 off 29 balls and Hardik Pandya scored 24 runs in 12 balls to take the team closer to victory.

15 runs from the win First Hardik Pandya got out LBW off Joshua Little. Apart from Deepak Hooda, Dinesh Karthik returned to the pavilion after scoring 4 not out. India's next match is on this ground on June 28.

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