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WATCH: Bizzare no ball in Abu Dhabi T10 League leaves fans in split on social media

In the 14th ongoing Abu Dhabi T10 League match, the Chennai Braves beat the Northern Warriors by 5 wickets on Saturday. However, the Northern Warriors' pacer, Abhimanyu Mithun, stole the limelight with a bizarre no-ball

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In the 14th ongoing Abu Dhabi T10 League match, the Chennai Braves beat the Northern Warriors by 5 wickets. In the high-voltage game, Zimbabwe skipper Sikander Raza won the Player of the Match award for his amazing batting performance while chasing a hefty total of 106/3.

However, the Northern Warriors' pacer, Abhimanyu Mithun, stole the limelight. The former India pacer bowled a bizarre no-ball, which landed him in controversy. Mithun bowled a significant no-ball in his two overs, drawing comparisons to Mohammad Amir's infamous incident. This happened during the 5th over of the chase when Mithun, in his first over of the innings, dismissed Bhanuka Rajapaksa with his second delivery.

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However, he missed the chance to get Charith Asalanka in the next delivery due to a substantial overstep, evident in replays showing his foot well ahead of the bowling crease. It's worth noting that the Warriors gave up 21 runs as an extra in the spare of 58 balls, which left netizens brewing theories.

Abhimanyu Mithun took two wickets but failed to win the game

Earlier in the game, the Braves won the toss and elected to field first. The decision went well for them, as they effectively restricted the opposition to 106-3 within 10 overs. Hazratullah Zazai showcased his prowess for the Warriors with a formidable 54 off 32 deliveries, setting the tone for the innings.

Asalanka and Stephen Eskinazi added crucial scores of 22 each, complemented by Raza's impactful 27, guiding the Braves to a convincing five-wicket triumph. The team's strategic decision to field first paid off, as their bowlers created pressure, and the subsequent batting performance secured a well-deserved victory in a balanced display of skill and teamwork. It's worth noting that the ongoing tournament will see three games on Sunday.

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