WATCH: Marcus Stoinis mocks Yashasvi Jaiswal with a devilish laugh after Ruturaj Gaikwad’s run-out during IND vs AUS 1st T20I

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India and Australia locked horns with each other in a high intense and exhilarating first T20I of the five-match series at the Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam on Friday, November 24. In a nail-biting encounter that kept fans on the edge of their seats, the Men in Blue emerged victorious by two wickets in a last-over thriller.

Amidst the intense action and brilliant performances, one incident took center stage was Marcus Stoinis mocking Yashasvi Jaiswal with a devilish laugh after a mix-up with Ruturaj Gaikwad that eventually led to right-handed batter’s run-out.

Australia’s explosive innings​

Asked to bat first, Australia’s innings was marked by outstanding individual performances, with Steven Smith contributing 52 runs off 41 balls, and the explosive Josh Inglis stealing the show with a sensational century, amassing 110 runs off just 50 deliveries, including 11 fours and 8 sixes. The Australian batsmen demonstrated their prowess on a batting-friendly surface, putting the Indian bowlers under pressure.

Early setbacks for India: Yashasvi Jaiswal and Ruturaj Gaikwad’s mix-up​

In reply, India faced early setbacks in their chase as Gaikwad departed for a diamond duck due to a mix-up with Yashasvi Jaiswal. The turning point occurred on the fifth ball of the first over when Stoinis produced a slower short ball, pulled wide of fine leg to Yashasvi. What followed was a bizarre mix-up between the two as Yashasvi attempted for a risky second run after a single before turning back at the last moment that led to Gaikwad’s run-out.

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Marcus Stoinis mocks Yashasvi with a devilish laugh​

Seizing the opportunity, Stoinis couldn’t resist mocking Yashasvi with a devilish laugh, adding a touch of drama to the already intense contest. The video of Stoinis’ gesture soon went viral on the internet.

Here’s the video:​

This is how Jaiswal made Ruturaj run out ?pic.twitter.com/AGXqfIfkDA

— ???? (@legendmsd_07) November 23, 2023

The resilient fightback from India​

Despite the early setback, India found saviors in Ishan Kishan and Suryakumar Yadav. Kishan’s brisk 58 runs off 39 balls and Yadav’s aggressive 80 runs off 42 balls formed a stellar partnership that resurrected the innings. Yadav’s calculated innings, featuring 9 fours and 4 sixes, played a pivotal role in India’s successful chase. The team showcased nerves of steel, reaching the target with just 1 ball and two wickets to spare in a nail-biting finish.

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