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In a thrilling encounter at the Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara during the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025cricket fans witnessed an extraordinary display of batting prowess from Tamil Nadu. Narayan Jagadeesan. How Tamil Nadu chased down a target of 268 runs against RajasthanJagadeesan’s explosive innings not only set the tone for the chase but also left the spectators in awe of his remarkable ability to dominate the bowling attack.
A fiery start to Tamil Nadu’s chase
Tamil Nadu’s innings started under pressure as they lost early wickets incl Tushar Raheja i Vaishna Kumar. However, Jagadeesan quickly turned the tide with his aggressive batting style. In what would become a decisive moment of the match, he targeted Rajasthan’s Aman Singh Shekhawat during the second finish. The scoreboard read a modest 10 runs as Jagadeesan unleashed a flurry of shots that would soon be etched in the memory of those present.
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Narayan Jagadeesan smashes six consecutive boundaries
The second over of the innings turned into a spectacle as Jagadeesan attacked Shekhawat mercilessly, scoring a staggering 29 runs in just six legal deliveries. The over began with Shekhawat’s first ball being deflected, followed by four extra wides that further compounded his woes. With the bowler struggling to find his line and length, Jagadeesan seized the opportunity, smashing six consecutive fours off the subsequent deliveries.
Shekhawat’s mistakes were glaring; his first three balls were short and wide, which Jagadeesan bowled expertly from the offside. The last three deliveries were too straight, allowing Jagadeesan to flick them effortlessly to the boundary. This not only shifted the momentum but also showcased Jagadeesan’s ability to capitalize on bowlers’ mistakes, cementing his reputation as one of Tamil Nadu’s most explosive batsmen.
Here is the video:
4⃣wd,4⃣,4⃣,4⃣,4⃣,4⃣,4⃣
29-run over! 😮
N Jagadeesan smashed 6⃣ fours off 6⃣ balls in the second over to provide a blistering start for Tamil Nadu 🔥#VijayHazareTrophy | @IDFCFIRSTBank
Scoreboard ▶️ https://t.co/pSVoNE63b2 pic.twitter.com/JzXIAUaoJt— BCCI Domestic (@BCCIdomestic) January 9, 2025
Jagadeesan does not reach a ton
Despite his explosive start, Jagadeesan ultimately fell short of a well-deserved century, departing for 65 runs after an impressive innings that included ten boundaries. His dismissal came at a crucial time when Tamil Nadu were well on their way to victory, needing just 160 runs with 31.2 overs to play. Its association with Baba Indrajith was instrumental in keeping Tamil Nadu afloat in their pursuit
Jagadeesan’s innings served as a stark reminder of the importance of discipline in bowling. Shekhawat’s inability to maintain control allowed Jagadeesan to unleash his full potential, resulting in one of the most memorable overs in recent cricket history.
