The Indian team successfully defended 160 runs in the fifth Twenty20 match. When Australia required 17 runs from 12 balls to secure a win, Mukesh Kumar conceded 7 runs in the 19th over, leaving the Aussies in need of 10 runs from 6 balls.
However, Arshdeep Singh showcased remarkable skills by delivering a bouncer and a yorker to score two runs. He bowled a yorker for the third ball, leading Matthew Wade to flick the ball towards deep, where Shreyas Iyer took an easy catch.
Arshdeep conceded 3 runs in the 20th over and claimed a crucial wicket, aiding India’s victory by 6 runs, restricting Australia to 154 for 8.
Not against this 𝐥𝐞𝐟𝐭-𝐚𝐫𝐦 𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐫, Matthew Wade 😉pic.twitter.com/bggH4rZEdK
— Punjab Kings (@PunjabKingsIPL) December 3, 2023
Following Arshdeep Singh’s incredible over, IPL franchise Punjab Kings trolled Pakistan’s star bowler, Shaheen Afridi. India comfortably clinched the five-match series 4-1.
Subsequently, Punjab Kings posted a humorous tweet, featuring a video of Arshdeep’s last over, stating, ‘You won’t manage against this left-arm fast bowler, Matthew Wade…’
The reference to Shaheen Afridi relates to Australia defeating Pakistan in the semi-final of the Twenty20 World Cup 2021. Matthew Wade played a crucial role as the match-winner in that game.
Chasing a target of 177 runs, Australia stood at 155 for 5 in the 18th over, needing 22 runs from 12 balls. Pakistan captain Babar Azam entrusted star bowler Shaheen Afridi with the ball for the 19th over.
Following a run-out on the first ball, Marcus Stoinis took a run off the second ball, giving Matthew Wade the strike.
Wade was caught on the third ball, and subsequently, the Australian batsman concluded the match by hitting three consecutive sixes. This incident led to Punjab Kings trolling Shaheen Afridi over the same match.
