ZIM vs IND | Twitter in awe as Raza personifies elegance with straight-batted six over Avesh's head

07/06/2024

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T20 cricket has long upheld the mantra 'all runs count' but as far as the spectators are concerned, all cricket shots are simply not created equal. The point was proved in style by Sikandar Raza on Saturday after the all-rounder exhibited utmost grace with a six for the ages in Harare.

Zimbabwe lost the plot in a hurry midway through their batting innings during the first T20I against India as they collapsed from 74/3 to 90/9. Ravi Bishnoi inflicted the most damage with four scalps in as many overs, ensuring the hosts are restricted to a subpar total against the inexperienced Indian batting unit. However, amidst all the chaos and constant fall of wickets, skipper Sikandar Raza ensured it wasn't all gloomy for the fans in Harare with a six that would be played on a loop for years to come as an epitome of poise and finesse.

On the second ball of the 10th over, Avesh Khan pitched a length ball on off-stump, inviting Raza onto the first foot. The veteran immediately seized his opportunity and with his bat straight as an arrow, launched the Kookaburra over the pacer's head. The bat flow was as fluent as they come, the balance exceptionally steady, and the connection incredibly sweet. Raza made sure to hold his pose for the cameras to get their clicks, knowing the elegance with which he had managed to pull the off was no ordinary feat.

Twitterati, expectedly, could not help but drool over the fantastic display of batsmanship.

What a shot!

pic.twitter.com/BHbqYySmvn
— Johnson (@Johnson427427) July 6, 2024

He was looking good at one point!

Sikandar Raza(C) dismissed for 17 in 19 balls.

Zim 74/5 12over #ZIMvIND #INDvsZIM #ZIMvsIND

#ShubmanGill #INDvZIM #INDvsZIMOnSonyLiv #ZimVsIndONSony #ZIMvsIND
— Kamalesh Bangadwa⚠️ (@KamaleshBhatala) July 6, 2024

Good one!

𝑾𝑰𝑪𝑲𝑬𝑻!!!🇿🇼

Skipper Sikandar Raza departs for 17(19)☝🏻

Avesh Khan gets his first 𝑾𝑰𝑪𝑲𝑬𝑻 of the match🇮🇳#INDvsZIM #ZIMvIND #Cricket #CricketTwitter #TeamIndia #IndianCricketTeam #RuturajGaikwad #ShubhmanGill
— Lucas. (@Shreyash_S17) July 6, 2024

He was looking great!

WICKET: Zimbabwe 74/4 (11.5/20)

Sikandar Raza c Ravi Bishnoi b Avesh Khan 17 (19) Avesh Khan 1.5-0-10-1#ShubmanGill #INDvsZIM #Encounter #CristianoRonaldo #SalmanKhan #AbhishekSharma #Kulgam #MirzapurSeason3 #DhruvRathee #AmbaniWedding #INDvsZIM
— Professor! (@ProfessorTanve1) July 6, 2024

That shot from his bat!

1ST T20I. WICKET! 11.5: Sikandar Raza 17(19) ct Ravi Bishnoi b Avesh Khan, Zimbabwe 74/4#INDvsZIM #ZIMvIND
— Vijendra saini (@bijuboss13) July 6, 2024

Haa!

Great Work by Zim Captain Sikandar Raza
— Hamza (@Hamza_Here9) July 6, 2024

That's brilliant!

SHOT OF THE DAY FROM SIKANDAR RAZA 🔥

A mindblowing shot for 94 metres six 🙌#INDvsZIM #INDvsZIM pic.twitter.com/6eXYwx2KPi
— Jitu Choudhary (@Jitu4Baitu) July 6, 2024

Great shot!

Zaroorat nahi batting depth ki... Waise bhi Avesh khan k rehte hue aapko extra batsmen k zarurat nahi
— Shaiban Mukadam 🇮🇳 (@mukadam_shaiban) July 6, 2024

Lord!