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Watch: Shreyas Iyer' Bat Goes Flying To Square-Leg, Incident Sparks Meme Fest

Shreyas Iyer scored a flamboyant half-century to guide India to victory over South Africa in the first ODI encounter on Sunday but a hilarious incident during his stay at the crease left everyone in splits. During the 9th over of the Indian innings, Iyer was facing Nandre Burger and while trying to play a pull shot, he lost his grip on his bat and it went flying towards square-leg. It landed ahead of the square-leg umpire and was returned by South African fielders as all of them shared a laugh. The video of the incident has gone viral and social media users have come up with their posts and memes.

India thrash South Africa by eight wickets in first ODI

JOHANNESBURG :India's seamers Arshdeep Singh and Avesh Khan helped skittle South Africa out for 116 before Sai Sudharsan scored an unbeaten 55 on debut as India romped to an eight-wicket victory in the first One-Day International at The Wanderers on Sunday.

India's Predicted XI vs South Africa, 3rd T20I: Will The Management Persist With Arshdeep Singh?

Beaten in a rain-hit second T20I on Tuesday, India will look to level the three-match series as they take on South Africa in the third and final T20I at The Wanderers in Johannesburg. With KL Rahul set to take over the captaincy for the upcoming ODIs, Suryakumar Yadav will hope to bow out with a win. The focus will be on the Indian pacers after a difficult outing in Gqeberha. India are likely to make changes to their playing XI for the do-or-die contest. Shreyas Iyer and Ruturaj Gaikwad could return to with Yashasvi Jaiswal and Tilak Varma likely to sit out.

"Mesmerised" Shreyas Iyer Holds Special Praise For India's Young Batters After T20I Series Win

Star batter Shreyas Iyer hailed the performance of batters throughout the five-match T20I series against Australia at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium on Sunday. Apart from the final two matches, the Men in Blue posted a total past 200 in three consecutive matches. The likes of Rinku Singh, Jitesh Sharma, Yashasvi Jaiswal and Ruturaj Gaiwkad impressed with the bat throughout the innings. India emerged victorious in the final T20I with Shreyas's 53 playing a crucial role in Team India reaching a total of 160/8.

India Beat Australia By 6 Runs In 5th T20I, Clinch Series 4-1

Shreyas Iyer's refined fifty combined well with fine death overs performance by inexperienced pace duo of Arshdeep Singh and Mukesh Kumar as India pipped Australia by six runs in a thrilling encounter to record a comprehensive 4-1 series win. Iyer's 53 off 37 balls was the force behind India's 160 for 8 on a tacky pitch at the Chinnaswamy Stadium. Ben McDermott's bellicose half-century (54, 36b, 5x6) nearly trumped Iyer's effort, but the Aussies crumbled in the final lap to end up with 154 for eight. Needing only 10 off last over, Arshdeep held his nerve and gave away only three runs, repeatedly hitting the ideal block-hole length with consummate ease.

"Only Speak When...": India Star's Cryptic Post After Series Win vs Australia Is Viral

The Suryakumar Yadav-led Indian cricket team sealed the T20I series against Australia with a 20-run win in Raipur on Friday. After solid knocks from Rinku Singh, Jitesh Sharma, Yashasvi Jaiswal and Ruturaj Gaikwad guided India to 174/9 in 20 overs, it was time for the bowlers to take over. Axar Patel took three wickets while Deepak Chahar scalped two as India restricted Australia to 154/7 in 20 overs. Axar Patel was named the 'Player of the Match'.

"Saying This For Years": Australian Legend Wants Major Rule Change In White-Ball Cricket

Australia legend Mark Waugh has proposed for a major change in the rule of cricket in the white-ball format. The ex-Australia batter has suggested that run scoring through leg-byes should be removed from the limited-overs cricket. Waugh asked the custodian of the laws of cricket to try bringing the change and then evaluate."A batting side should not benefit from leg byes. The whole point of batting is to hit the ball with the bat, not pads. If you score leg byes, it means you've missed the ball, and the bowler has beaten you," wrote a user on X, formerly known as Twitter.

India vs Australia Live Streaming 4th T20I Live Telecast: Where To Watch Live

India will look for an improved bowling performances as they look to seal the series against Australia with a win in the 4th T20I in Raipur. The hosts' young bowling unit, which has been under the pump, will look to better its death overs performance. Australia, on the other hand, will line-up with a fresh looking team as Cricket Australia (CA) released many of its top players including Maxwell midway into the series keeping in mind their workload and fitness ahead of the T20 World Cup. Shreyas Iyer will be available for selection having been rested for the first three games. He is expected to replace Tilak Varma in the playing XI.

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Watch: Shreyas Iyer' Bat Goes Flying To Square-Leg, Incident Sparks Meme Fest

India thrash South Africa by eight wickets in first ODI

India's Predicted XI vs South Africa, 3rd T20I: Will The Management Persist With Arshdeep Singh?

"Mesmerised" Shreyas Iyer Holds Special Praise For India's Young Batters After T20I Series Win

India Beat Australia By 6 Runs In 5th T20I, Clinch Series 4-1

"Only Speak When...": India Star's Cryptic Post After Series Win vs Australia Is Viral

"Saying This For Years": Australian Legend Wants Major Rule Change In White-Ball Cricket

India vs Australia Live Streaming 4th T20I Live Telecast: Where To Watch Live