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In an eventful debut for Northamptonshire, Indian batting sensation Prithvi Shaw encountered a bizarre dismissal during the Group B match against Gloucestershire in the England Domestic One-Day Cup 2023.
Shaw’s much-awaited maiden appearance with the team took an unexpected turn as the 23-year-old was dismissed in a peculiar hit-wicket fashion for 34 runs. The unusual incident unfolded during the 16th over bowled by Paul van Meekeren when Shaw attempted to pull a short delivery.
However, Shaw missed the ball, lost his balance, and awkwardly fell to the ground, accidentally kicking his own stumps in the process, leading to his dismissal via hit wicket. The rare and amusing footage of this extraordinary exit quickly spread across social media, leaving cricket fans in disbelief.
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Here is the video:
HIT WICKET!!!! 🚀
Paul van Meekeren with a fierce bumper that wipes out Prithvi Shaw who kicks his stumps on the way down. What a delivery! Shaw goes for 34.
Northants 54/6.#GoGlos 💛🖤 pic.twitter.com/EMYD30j3vy
— Gloucestershire Cricket (@Gloscricket) August 4, 2023
Gloucestershire beat Northamptonshire by 23 runs
Despite Shaw’s unfortunate exit, the match witnessed some impressive performances from both teams. Gloucestershire, after being asked to bat first, posted a competitive total of 278 runs before being bowled out in 48.4 overs.
The highlight of their innings was Graeme van Buuren‘s outstanding century, as he hammered 108 runs off just 102 balls, including 12 fours and 2 sixes. Anwar Ali also played a crucial role, contributing with a valuable 61 off 56 deliveries, adding depth to the Gloucestershire innings.
In response, Northamptonshire put up a spirited chase but fell short of the target, getting bundled out for 255 runs. Tom Taylor, the bowling all-rounder, kept Northamptonshire in the hunt with a remarkable century of 112 runs off just 88 balls, comprising 16 fours and 3 maximums. Captain Lewis McManus also played a pivotal innings, scoring 54 runs, but their efforts were not enough to secure victory.
Gloucestershire emerged victorious in this thrilling encounter, defeating Northamptonshire by 23 runs. Despite the loss, Shaw’s bizarre hit-wicket dismissal and Taylor’s exceptional century made the match an unforgettable spectacle for cricket enthusiasts.
