In a thrilling moment during Day 5 of the IND vs AUS WTC Final 2023, Ajinkya Rahane had a heart-stopping experience as he narrowly escaped losing his wicket. The incident occurred when Pat Cummins unleashed a fiery short ball that struck Rahane on the helmet. The impact sent the ball soaring over the keeper’s head, racing towards the boundary for an unexpected four runs.
It was a menacing delivery, aimed to test Rahane’s ability to handle the short-pitched barrage. Rahane, in an attempt to sway away from the line, found himself unable to bend down in time, resulting in the ball hitting the top of his helmet. As the ball deflected upwards, there was a moment of panic as it floated tantalizingly over the wicketkeeper’s head.
Fortunately for Rahane, luck was on his side as the ball landed safely beyond the reach of the diving keeper and crossed the boundary ropes. It was a fortuitous escape, leaving the Australian fielders stunned and the Indian fans relieved.
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