Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) all-rounder Moeen Ali's dismissal against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) not only got fans talking but also got commentators shocked during the IPL 2020 Eliminator at Abu Dhabi on Friday.
The batsman was dismissed on a free hit via a run-out - the only way a batsman can get out in a free hit – thanks to the brilliant throw by Rashid Khan.
The incident took place in the 12th over of the RCB innings and Moeen Ali had the opportunity to get off the mark by using a free hit after Shahbaz Nadeem had overstepped in the previous delivery.
The SRH left-arm spinner fired one full around the off stump and Moeen dug it out and drove it towards the covers. Rashid Khan, who was standing inside the ring, collected the ball and threw it at the non-striker's end to knock off the stumps.
The commentators were bemused on why the run was taken when there was no chance of either of them reaching the crease on time.
"Don't think I've ever seen it in my life," said former Zimbabwe cricketer Pommie Mbangwa.
As for RCB, they got off to the worst possible starts after captain Virat Kohli came in as an opener but did not stay long. He was sent back in the second over by Jason Holder.
AB de Villiers (56) was the lone soldier for RCB as they managed to put a below-par score of 131. Holder picked up 3 wickets for 25 runs.
