Watch: Sarfaraz Khan’s jaw-dropping scoop shot in Ranji Trophy match
Published on: Feb 7, 2020 10:56 pm IST|Updated on: Feb 8, 2020 12:40 am IST
In-form Mumbai batsman Sarfaraz Khan played a splendid scoop off Saurashtra medium-pacer Chirag Jani during the Group B match between the two sides in Ranji Trophy at Rajkot on Friday.
The incident happened during the last delivery of the 49th over of Mumbai’s second innings when Sarfaraz decided to scoop Jani over Saurashtra wicket-keeper Snell Patel’s head.
However, Sarfaraz could only score 25 runs, which included two fours and a six, before getting out in the second innings today.Sarfaraz, who had remained unbeaten in the first two innings was finally dismissed in Mumbai’s first innings while playing against Saurashtra. The young explosive batsman has now scored a colossal 605 First-Class runs across just 3 innings.
As it Happened
It all happened on the 49th over of the Mumbai’s second innings when Sarfaraz amazed one and all by scooping the ball over the wicket-keeper’s head. It was a clean hit from the bat as the ball goes for a huge six after getting hit. This shot is well evident for his current form and it is going to be good for Kings XI Punjab’s fan in the upcoming season of Indian Premier League (IPL).
Footage of the Shot
The video of the incident has been shared by BOARD OF CONTROL FOR CRICKET IN INDIA (BCCI) on their official website. They have added the video with the title, “Introducing the Sarfaraz Scoop.” Here we are attaching the video of the same: