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Cricket being an unpredictable sport, has given plenty of laughs as well as disappointing dismissals over the years. One such was visible in the third Test between New Zealand and England at the Seddon Park in Hamilton. After England captain Ben Stokes won the toss, he inivited the Kiwis to bat first first.
After a crucial 100-run partnership, New Zealand lost their first wicket in Will Young with Kane Williamson taking the crease. However, the veteran Kiwi batter’s innings was also short lived as he departed for a 87-ball 44. Williamson’s wicket was nothing short of a shock for the hosts, but the manner in which he was dismissed was even more hilarious.
Kane Williamson departs after a bizarre dismissal during third Test vs ENG
On Day 1 of the third Test between New Zealand and England, Ben Stokes introduced Matthew Potts into the attack. Potts bowled a length ball angling into off stump to Williamson in the 59th over, who tried to defend it right under his eyes. Just at that moment, the ball bounced and wriggled back towards the stumps. Williamson in an attempt to stop it, tried to kick it away but the ball went on to hit the stumps, much leaving the Englishmen in delight.
Williamson’s unforgettable dismissal left him just six runs short of a half-century, departing at the score of 44 runs. His reaction spoke of the disappointing dismissal as he had his head hung low with dismayed expressions on his face.
Watch Kane Williamson’s bizarre dismissal in third Test vs England:
Although the hosts have already lost the three-match Test series with England winning the first two Tests by impressive margin. Speaking of the third Test, while the Kiwis will hope to register a consolation win to conclude the series, their scoreboard read 315/9 at Stumps on Day 1 with Mitchell Santner (50 off 54) and William O’Rourke (0 off 2) in the middle.
