Over the years, the Indian cricket team has established itself to be number one in all formats. The Indian cricket team has many excellent batters, bowlers, and immensely talented fielders. They have also won two ODI world Cups, one T20 world Cup, seven Asia Cups, and two Champions trophies. Their fielding skills have helped them win many vital matches, and their run-outs are a big savior. They have proved their worth on all occasions, and they are worth remembering every time great run-outs are discussed. So, let us talk about some of the best run-outs by Indian cricket players, which we bring to you in the top 10.
1. Hardik Pandya Runs Out Fakhar Zaman (2017)
During the 2017 champions trophy final, India was to play against Pakistan. Hardik performed an accurate throw from the outfield toward the non-striker’s end. It resulted in a crucial wicket for India. It helped India restrict Pakistan to a low score. But still, Pakistan won the match by a considerable margin.
2. Kapil Dev Runs Out Viv Richards In The 1983 World Cup Final.
India famously won the 1983 ODI world Cup, but it only happened because of this one run-out. Viv Richards was looking dangerous for India. He had scored runs all through the series, and if he stayed, India would not have won. Kapil Dev took matters into his own hands and directly hit the stumps from the deep, which resulted in the run-out of the dangerous West Indian batsman Viv Richards.
3. Mohammed Kaif Vs. Inzamam-ul-haq
This particular incident happened in 2004 during the ICC Champions trophy match, which was between India and Pakistan. Both teams were determined to win. Mohammed Kaif’s brilliant direct hit from the outfield resulted in the run out of Inzamam. It also helped India win the match.
4. Rishabh Pant Runs Out Joe Root In The Test Series In 2021
In the fourth Test match of the 2021 Test series against England, Rishabh Pant's direct hit from behind the stumps resulted in the run-out of Joe Root. Pant's quick thinking and accurate throw showcased his excellent wicketkeeping skills. He is still India’s first choice for wicketkeeping at just 24 years of age.
5. Ms Dhoni Vs. Mustafizur Rahman (asia Cup 2016)
No one can ever forget this one specific match, in which Dhoni's exceptional glove work under pressure helped India secure a narrow victory. Mustafizur made the mistake of stepping out of the crease when MS Dhoni showed his lightening fast speed to stump him in the 2016 Asia Cup group stage match against Bangladesh.
6. Virat Kohli Runs Out Aiden Makram
Another fiery incident happened when Virat Kohli performed a quick runout to dismiss Aidan Makram during the 2019-20 test series. During the 3rd test, Aiden played the ball toward covers and attempted a quick single. Virat used his reflexes to dismiss the South African batsman quickly. It helped India in dominating the match.
7. Suresh Raina Vs. Misbah-ul-haq (t20 World Cup 2007)
No India vs. Pakistan match has ever happened without a fiery performance. In the inaugural ICC T20 World Cup in 2007, Suresh Raina's direct hit resulted in the run-out of Misbah-ul-Haq in a tense last over. It helped India secure a 5-run victory over Pakistan.
8. Rohit Sharma Runs Out Hashim Amla (2019 World Cup)
One of the many fantastic performances by Rohit in the 2019 world Cup, was thisone amazing run out. Doing the group stage match against South Africa, direct hit from the covers resulted in the run-out of Hashim Amla. Sharma's swift fielding played a role in India's victory.
9. Yuvraj Singh Vs. Michael Hussey (world Cup 2011)
It was one of the cleanest dismissals in this world Cup between India and Australia in 2011. Yuvraj Singh's direct hit from the point resulted in the run-out of Michael Hussey. Yuvraj's accurate throw showcased his brilliance in the field. It was the quarter-final of this world Cup, and India ended up lifting the trophy. Yuvraj Singh even won the Player of the Tournament award.
10. Ravindra Jadeja's Run-out Of Grant Elliott (2015 World Cup)
Talking about run outs and not discussing Ravindra Jadeja would be very unfair. He is by far the best fielder in the Indian cricket team. In the semi-final of the 2015 ICC Cricket World Cup against New Zealand, Ravindra Jadeja's quick reflexes and accurate throw from the outfield resulted in the run-out of Grant Elliott. It was a crucial wicket that helped India restrict New Zealand's total.
