In a funny turn of events during a local cricket match in Zimbabwe, Rainbow 1 Cricket Club’s batter Francis Sande accidentally hit the umpire while celebrating a match-winning six. The incident happened during the National Premier League game between SOGO Rangers and Rainbow 1 Cricket Club, providing a light-hearted moment in a tense finish. This article covers the details of the match, the incident, and the key performances.
Batter Accidentally Hits Umpire While Celebrating
On the final ball of the match, Rainbow 1 needed four runs to win. Francis Sande was at the crease facing Ryan Burl. Sande hit a powerful six, securing the victory for his team. In his excitement, Sande celebrated by throwing his bat into the air. Unfortunately, the bat accidentally struck the umpire on the back of his leg. The incident, while unintentional, added a humorous twist to the match’s conclusion.
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Rainbow wanted 4 runs off the last ball against SOGO Rangers ๐ฅ#NPL2024 pic.twitter.com/oj0bwT1X4Q
— Zimbabwe Cricket Domestic (@zcdomestic) July 31, 2024
Key Performances and Match Highlights
Earlier in the game, SOGO Rangers were bowled out for 229 runs with five balls to spare. Mathew Welch top-scored for them with 52 runs, and Tanatswa Marumani contributed 34 runs in the closing overs. For Rainbow 1, Daniel Jackiel and Francis Sande were impressive with the ball, each taking three wickets.
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In reply, Rainbow 1 faced a challenging start, losing openers Ronak Patel and Dhruv Patel for just 23 runs in the first 10 overs. However, Lavert Masunda steadied the innings with a crucial 66 runs. After his dismissal at 181 in 37.3 overs, Sande and Jackiel built a vital partnership of 45 runs for the seventh wicket, setting up the thrilling finish.
