The bizarre run-out (Video grab)Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel.Poll Do you believe this run-out is one of the most bizarre in cricket history? Absolutely Not really Maybe, but there are othersWATCH:Major League Cricket: Liam Plunkett on how cricket can boom in the USACricket is known for its unpredictable drama, but what unfolded in the Maharashtra Premier League (MPL) 2025 match between Raigad Royals and Puneri Bappa was something that even seasoned fans might have never imagined. A run-out that defied logic, precision, and the odds – and has now gone viral for all the right reasons.The moment of madness happened during Raigad Royals’ chase of 203. In just the first over, the team lost their trusted batter Harsh Mogaveera in what is now being hailed as one of the most bizarre run-outs ever witnessed on a cricket field.It began innocuously when Siddhesh Veer nudged the ball toward the leg side and set off for a run. Harsh, at the non-striker’s end, responded initially, but both batters soon aborted the run. What followed was pure cricketing chaos.The wicketkeeper sprinted after the ball and, from an angle near short fine leg, fired a sharp throw to the striker’s end. The ball crashed into the stumps — but the batter had already regained his crease. However, in a freakish twist, the same ball continued its path, ricocheted towards the non-striker’s end, and knocked over the stumps, catching Harsh Mogaveera short of his crease.Two stumps, two ends, one throw — and one very unlucky batter.The stunned expressions of players and the incredulous laughter from commentators summed it up. The rare dismissal immediately went viral, with fans calling it a “once-in-a-lifetime” moment.In a game full of surprises, this run-out has already earned its place in the sport’s most unbelievable dismissals.
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