Massive collision, comical run out attempt: Viral cricket clip has fans in splits
A moment of pure chaos during the Eliminator clash of Maharashtra's Premier T20 League has taken the internet by storm. The match between Raigad Royals and Kolhapur Tuskers featured a massive mid-pitch collision between the two batters, which resulted in a botched run-out, and a fielding meltdown. The series of hilarious and yet painful mistakes had fans burst into laughter on Friday, June 20.advertisementThe incident occurred during a high-stakes match at the MCA Stadium in Pune between the Raigad and Kolhapur. Chasing 165 for a place in Qualifier 2, Royals batter Vicky Ostwal was at the center of a bizarre sequence that turned the tide of the game, and possibly the tournament.Collided, but never gave up — still made the crease! ?Vicky Ostwal. TAKE A BOW ??#AdaniMPL2025 #RRvsPBGKT #ThisIsMahaCricket pic.twitter.com/LXsssa740e— MPLT20Tournament (@mpltournament) June 20, 2025It all began when Ostwal punched a back-foot drive through the covers off Atman Pore and set off for a second run. What should have been a routine couple, quickly descended into mayhem as both batters collided mid-pitch and hit the turf—handing Kolhapur a golden opportunity for a simple run-out.
But what followed defied belief. The fielder's throw from the deep reached the wicketkeeper cleanly, but instead of removing the bails, he casually lobbed the ball back to the bowler. Pore, caught off guard, fumbled the return while Ostwal scrambled to his feet and rushed back toward the crease.advertisementSensing the moment slipping, Rahul Tripathi picked up the loose ball and darted toward the stumps, but Pore's hurried throw missed the mark. With no one backing up, Ostwal slid in safely—leaving the Royals' dugout in fits of laughter and Kolhapur players shell-shocked.That missed opportunity would prove to be the turning point. Riding his luck, Ostwal regrouped and took charge of the chase, eventually finishing with a match-winning 74 off 54 balls. His composed knock carried the Raigad Royals to a dramatic win and sealed their place in Qualifier 2, where they will face Puneri Bappa for a spot in the grand final.The chaotic sequence has since gone viral, with fans calling it one of the most comical and unforgettable moments in recent domestic cricket. While Kolhapur will rue the chance that slipped away, Vicky Ostwal and the Royals are laughing all the way to the next round.
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