Twitter reacts to New Zealand making a mess of simple run-out twice on one ball

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New Zealand are normally known for their fine fielding ability but the mess-up that happened at the Eden Park in Auckland today was criminal to say the least. While KL Rahul was caught in the middle of the crease, a run-out was there for the taking but the hosts made a mess of it, twice.

KL Rahul looked at his fluent best, whacking the hell out of the Kiwi bowlers. New Zealand seemed clueless in the process but like a farmer dancing at the first arrival of rain in summer, Kiwi fielders squandered two chances on the same delivery - thanks to over-excitement - and were left to rue their own luck.

On the second delivery of the sixth over, Rahul hit Hamish Bennett's delivery to short cover and a run looked difficult. While Rahul looked in stutter, not being ready to take the single, Kohli pushed him for the run and even reached half-way mark when Rahul started his run. The confusion ensued in the middle meant the cover fielder had more time than he thought for the throw and a direct-hit run-out was there for the taking.

The direct throw missed the target but the mid-wicket fielder backing up also had a chance to effect the run-out in the second attempt. It was almost a tragicomedy as he made a mess of the throw. Instead of throwing it to Bennett, who was backing up, the ball reached Tim Southee. A direct throw could have been the end of Rahul's story for the day but it was Rahulโ€™s day to conquer the Kiwi challenge.

Rahul continued his domination but New Zealand would go back to the drawing board to reflect upon a bad day at the office as far as their fielding is concerned.

Eh kya tha Ben Stokes! :D :Dย 

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Lucky enough!

Itna galti kaisa hoti bhai!! :D :P :P

Unlucky NZ!๐Ÿ˜‚

Incredible drama!

Hahahaha! MR.SACRIFCE!

Lol!๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚

Looked like!

KL Rahul got some luck!

But both are back in the dressing room now!

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