A video has been circulating across social media featuring Mumbai captain and India’s vice-captain Shreyas Iyer cracking a solid six right after taking a blow on his helmet. The footage, reportedly captured during today’s high-stakes Vijay Hazare Trophy match between Mumbai and Punjab, showcases Iyer's resilience under fire. Upon arriving at the crease, Iyer was struck by a sharp blow to the helmet while attempting to evade a short-delivery, necessitating immediate on-field medical attention from the team's trainers.
Shreyas Iyer takes a blow on helmet, this is what he does next
The viral clips highlight Iyer’s quick recovery; after being cleared by the medical staff, he immediately signaled his intent by launching a powerful six. While social media users have been buzzing about the sequence, there is some debate regarding the outcome of that specific delivery. While some fans claim the follow-up shot was a massive six, secondary footage suggests the ball may have actually crossed the rope for a four.
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Despite the conflicting reports on that single ball, Iyer’s overall performance in the match was undeniably impactful. He played a quick-fire innings of 45 runs, maintaining an aggressive strike rate of over 132. His knock, which included four boundaries and two sixes, provided a significant boost to Mumbai's momentum and served as a reassuring sign of his form ahead of his international leadership duties.
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The standout moment of the match featured Sarfaraz Khan delivering a historic performance that rewrote the record books. Sarfaraz secured the fastest-ever half-century in the history of VHT, reaching the 50-run milestone in a staggering 15 balls. This feat eclipsed the previous record of a 16-ball fifty set during the 2020-21 season. The brunt of his aggression was felt by Abhishek Sharma, as Sarfaraz dismantled the spinner’s bowling by clobbering 30 runs in his 10th over alone.
Despite the explosive display of power hitting from the Mumbai batting lineup, the match concluded in heartbreak for the defending champions. Chasing a target of 216 runs, Mumbai struggled to cross the finish line in a high-tension match. In a dramatic conclusion to the contest, they fell agonizingly short by just a single run, handing Punjab a narrow and hard-fought victory.