MS Dhoni run-out vs New Zealand: Watch Martin Guptill’s incredible direct-hit finds Dhoni short of his crease

MS Dhoni run-out vs New Zealand: The legendary Indian cricketer’s run-out brought to an end all hopes of an Indian victory at Old Trafford.

During the first semi-final of the ongoing ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 between India and New Zealand at Old Trafford, former India captain and current wicket-keeper batsman Mahendra Singh Dhoni’s run-out put an end to all hopes of an Indian victory.

It all happened on the third delivery of the penultimate over when Dhoni’s desperation of coming back for the second run found him short of his crease at the batsman’s end.

Having uncomfortably played a Lockie Ferguson delivery on the leg-side, perhaps it was the required run rate which forced Dhoni to come back for the second run. What also came as a surprise for the veteran cricketer was New Zealand opening batsman Martin Guptill rocketing an incredible direct-hit from the boundary.

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With India requiring 24 runs off nine balls post Dhoni’s dismissal, it was too much for the tail-enders to score.

Dhoni, who came in to bat at No. 7 in the 23rd over, played a vital hand is rescuing India from a shambolic defeat. Part of a 116-run partnership for the seventh wicket alongside all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja (77), Dhoni scored 50 (72) with the help of one four and one six.

While Dhoni once again faced criticism for his strike rate (69.44), he was also lauded by numerous former cricketers for keeping India in the match till the last over.

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