If catches win games, so does run outs change the game’s complexion. Moreover, when it is a direct hit from the fielder throwing at stumps, Mendis can also decide the outcome of a match.
This is how India started in their second ODI against Sri Lanka. The host country won by 32 runs over Rohit Sharma led India to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series whereas the first ODI had ended in a draw on Tuesday.
Kamindu Mendis was run out by Shreyas Iyer in the last over of Lankan innings during their chase for quick runs at Colombo on Sunday.
While attempting to pull Mendis top-edged an Arshdeep Singh delivery to deep mid-wicket and took off for a single. It bounced before Iyer picked up as Mendis ran back for two from that ball remaining the last one.
But Iyer threw with almost one stump to aim at from deep mid-wicket without bouncing even once towards the bowler’s end which knocked off bails dislodging them with no bounce more than an inch above ground level.
Mendis walked off without even looking at square leg after failing to make his ground in time as he got caught short by an amazing throw from deep mid-wicket where he barely aimed at any visible target.
“Run Out By Shreyas Iyer” said @X channel owned by Sony India who is broadcasting this tournament live.
Sri Lanka was limited to 240/9 by India. However, that they were bundled out for 208 in 42.2 overs following their collapse against Sri Lankan spinners is another story altogether.
