WATCH: Sai Kishore defeats Shreyas Iyer in Buchi Babu Tournament

In the night of the night Buchi Babu Cricket Tournament 2024an interesting encounter occurs in between TNCA XI the captain Sai Kishore again in Mumbai‘s Shreyas Iyer during a net session. Their friendly competition, punctuated by shouting, set the stage for an exciting contest.

Sai Kishore and Shreyas Iyer started bouncing around in friendship

When Iyer took the nets, he aimed to win the mind over the left-arm spinner, Kishore. In an attempt to confuse his opponent, Iyer provocatively suggested, “If you keep a long-time striker from the beginning, I will pass him.” Kishore, unfazed by the challenge, confidently replied, “Do it,” showing his readiness to engage in the mind games of cricket.

Kishore’s tactical victory over Iyer

When the two faced each other in a real game, Kishore’s intelligence came to the fore. Instead of fielding a long-time regular, he cleverly fielded a player behind Iyer in the wrong direction. This sensible decision paid off when Iyer, tempted by the gap, tried to pull a powerful shot but ended up crashing into the stunned player. As a result, Iyer was dismissed for just two runs, marking a crucial victory for Kishore in their tournament.

Here is the video:

SHORT AND SWEET INNINGS OF BEST SPIN PLAYER FROM INDIA – SHREYAS IYER:
First ball – Edges between the slips and the silly point
Ball 2 – Plays on the backfoot (looks uncomfortable)
3rd ball- Trying to get it off the spinner – out.#ShreyasIyer #CricketTwitter pic.twitter.com/vOIWghdV52

— Naaman (@17_18_45) August 28, 2024

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Kishore made another plan for Suryakumar Yadav

This game did not end with Iyer’s dismissal. Kishore’s cricketing prowess was once again on display as he looked at dangerous things Suryakumar Yadavknown as Mr. 360. Yadav was in fine form, displaying an array of shots that kept the scoreboard ticking with a strike rate of 78.95. Sensing the need to disrupt Yadav’s rhythm, Kishore introduced the left-arm bowler. S. Ajith Ram in the attack. This strategic move proved to be a game changer. Yadav, trying to unleash a powerful shot, misjudged the delivery and was sent back to the yard, cementing Kishore’s dominance in the game.

TNCA XI takes command over Mumbai

As the match progressed, TNCA XI established a dominant position, amassing 379 runs in their first innings. On the contrary, Mumbai are struggling under pressure, and so is their captain Sarfaraz Khan not at the crease despite the team losing seven wickets due to illness. Kishore’s tactical ability and effective execution of his game plan left the TNCA XI in the driver’s seat, reflecting the effectiveness of his leadership and cricket strategy.

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