In a riveting clash at Nottingham on August 3, 2024, Trent Rockets faced off against Welsh Fire in The Hundred 2024. The contest went down to the wire where Welsh Fire ended up securing a thrilling win.
Rashid Khan’s helicopter shot steals the spotlight
Amidst the tense run chase, Afghanistan’s Rashid Khan delivered a moment of brilliance that left the crowd in awe. Starting his innings cautiously, Rashid moved to five runs from four deliveries. With the Rockets needing 31 runs off 17 balls, Rashid faced a full, outside-off delivery from spinner Luke Wells. Demonstrating incredible wrist work, Rashid executed an extraordinary helicopter shot, sending the ball sailing over long-off for a crucial six.
This remarkable shot, reminiscent of the iconic helicopter shot popularized by former Indian captain MS Dhoni, has become a signature move for Rashid over the past couple of years. His audacious stroke provided a glimmer of hope for the Rockets, showcasing his flair and innovation under pressure.
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🌟 Rashid Khan 6 alert! 🌟
It’s that helicopter shot again 🚁#TheHundred | @rashidkhan_19 pic.twitter.com/mAbBwXzytH
— The Hundred (@thehundred) August 3, 2024
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Welsh Fire secure win in a thrilling game
Speaking about the game, the Rockets won the toss and elected to bowl first. Welsh Fire set a competitive total of 129/6 in their allotted 100 balls, with Jonny Bairstow leading the charge with a solid 55 off 45 deliveries. Captain Tom Abell also contributed significantly, scoring 33 off 26 balls. The Rockets’ bowlers managed to keep the Fire’s innings in check, with Sam Cook and Imad Wasim both taking two wickets, finishing with figures of 2/22 and 2/23 respectively.
In response, the Trent Rockets fell just short of the target, ending their innings at 125/8 after 100 balls. Alex Hales gave the Rockets a brisk start with 23 off 16 balls, while Sam Hain remained unbeaten on 22 off 26 balls. Despite their efforts, the Rockets couldn’t overcome the disciplined bowling attack of Welsh Fire. David Payne and Haris Rauf were the standout bowlers for Welsh Fire, taking 2/18 and 2/15 respectively. In a thrilling finish, Welsh Fire emerged victorious by a narrow margin of 4 runs, securing a hard-fought win.
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