Kane Williamson suffered a bizarre run-out during the NZ vs AUS 1st Test after colliding mid-pitch with teammate Will Young.
During the Wellington Test between New Zealand and Australia, World No.1 Test batter Kane Williamson faced disbelief as he was run out for a duck due to a mid-pitch collision with teammate Will Young. In aiming for a run, Williamson inadvertently ran into Young, causing a collision. Consequently, Marnus Labuschagne’s direct hit led to Williamson being short of the crease, resulting in his dismissal without scoring.
The incident occurred when Williamson punched the ball towards mid-off and attempted a run, but Young’s focus on the ball rather than the running situation led to the collision.
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The situation worsened for New Zealand as Rachin Ravindra departed for a duck shortly after. Australia has already dominated, with Cameron Green’s unbeaten 174 and Josh Hazlewood’s crucial 22 runs in a 10th-wicket partnership driving them to a formidable first-innings total of 383.
New Zealand’s top-order collapse, added by Williamson’s shocking dismissal, highlighted the day’s challenges. The Kiwi team is in a difficult match situation, struggling to navigate Australia’s strong performance.
Last Updated on March 1, 2024
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