MS Dhoni Run-Out Video: Watch Martin Guptill Direct Hit Throw to Dismiss MSD and Send New Zealand to CWC 2019 Final
India needed 31 runs off 12 balls and Dhoni started with a six off the first ball to bring the equation to 25 off 11 balls. However, Dhoni tried to take a double on the ball after the next, but came up against the arms of Martin Guptill, who hit the bails with a speed like none other.
Martin Guptill produced what might go down as the most important throw in the history of New Zealand cricket. The fielder, considered as one of the best in the business, hit the stumps to dismiss MS Dhoni at the most crucial moment in the match. India Crash Out of ICC Cricket World Cup 2019: IND vs NZ Highlights of Semi-Final Match.
India needed 31 runs off 12 balls and Dhoni started with a six off the first ball to bring the equation to 25 off 11 balls. However, Dhoni tried to take a double on the ball after the next, but came up against the arms of Martin Guptill, who hit the bails with a speed like none other.
Watch the Video of the Run-Out Below
India restricted New Zealand for 238/9 after the match was halted on Monday due to rain. New Zealand continued from their score of 211/5 from 46.1 overs from the previous day. However, coming out to chase, India lost quick wickets and were 5/3 and lost half the side before even reaching 100.
However, Jadeja and Dhoni tried to steer India's chase and got the team's chase on track. The team fell agonizingly short by 18 runs at the end, largely due to the fantastic throw by Guptill.
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