These days, while on the one hand, the excitement around the T20 World Cup 2024 is sky high across the world, on the other hand, the Vitality T20 Blast League is being played in England. On 20 June, a match was played between Yorkshire County Cricket Club and Lancashire Cricket Club in this league. A strange incident was seen in this match.
The match saw a no-ball, a hit-wicket and a run out on a single ball, though the umpire declared the batsman not out. The spectators were also surprised for some time after seeing this incident during the match. Now his video is going viral on social media very fast.
Pakistani cricketer Shan Masood was batting at the crease when Yorkshire County Cricket Club was batting in the match. Then this incident happened with him. Shan Masood's leg hit the stumps on a no ball, after which Shan ran for a run and was run out by the bowler at the other end.
Shan Masood steps on his stumps off a no ball, Lancashire take the bails off at the other end - but Masood remained not out under law 31.7 pic.twitter.com/yQG6gP6Rac
— Vitality Blast (@VitalityBlast) June 20, 2024
But Masood remained unbeaten under Rule 31.7. Masood actually left the crease as he felt he was out and didn't quite go for the run. Due to which the umpire later gave him a not out. This video during the match is going viral on social media very fast. After watching the video, some fans are also calling Shan Masood a lucky cricketer.
Great innings from Shan Masood
In this match, Shan Masood, batting for Yorkshire County Cricket Club, played an explosive innings of 61 runs in 41 balls. Shan also hit 5 fours and 3 brilliant sixes in this innings. The match was won by Yorkshire County Cricket Club by 10 runs. Apart from Shan Masood, Joe Root played an innings of 43 runs off 33 balls.
Cricket Rule 31.7: Runners for Injured Batsmen
In cricket, rule 31.7 allows for runners if a batsman is injured or ill during their innings and unable to run between wickets. Here’s what you need to know:
Purpose: To support fair play if a batsman is injured, ensuring their team isn’t disadvantaged.
Conditions:
The injured batsman can request a runner.
The runner must be a current batsman who hasn't been dismissed in the innings.
The runner must use the same equipment and wear identical clothing as the injured batsman.
This rule helps maintain the integrity of the game by accommodating unforeseen circumstances without penalizing the affected team.
For the latest updates or specific details, always refer to the official cricket regulations.
T20 World Cup Schedule 2024
| Match | Date | Time | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| USA vs SA | 19-06-2024 | 8:00 PM | Antigua |
| ENG vs WI | 20-06-2024 | 6:00 AM | St Lucia |
| AFG vs IND | 20-06-2024 | 8:00 PM | Barbados |
| AUS vs BAN | 21-06-2024 | 6:00 AM | Antigua |
| ENG vs SA | 21-06-2024 | 8:00 PM | St Lucia |
| USA vs WI | 22-06-2024 | 6:00 AM | Barbados |
| IND vs BAN | 22-06-2024 | 8:00 PM | Antigua |
| AFG vs AUS | 23-06-2024 | 6:00 AM | St Vincent |
| USA vs ENG | 23-06-2024 | 8:00 PM | Barbados |
| WI vs SA | 24-06-2024 | 6:00 AM | Antigua |
| AUS vs IND | 24-06-2024 | 8:00 PM | St Lucia |
| AFG vs BAN | 25-06-2024 | 6:00 AM | St Vincent |
| TBC vs TBC, Semi Final 1 | 27-06-2024 | 6:00 AM | Trinidad |
| TBC vs TBC, Semi Final 2 | 27-06-2024 | 8:00 PM | Guyana |
| TBC vs TBC, Final | 27-06-2024 | 8:00 PM | Barbados |