WATCH: Abhimanyu Mithun’s controversial no-ball sparks outrage among fans during Abu Dhabi T10 clash

The Chennai Braves and Northern Warriors clashed against each other in the 14th match of the ongoing Abu Dhabi T10 League 2023 at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi on Saturday, December 2. The Braves displayed a brilliant batting performance and won the match by 5 wickets with 2 balls to spare.

Meanwhile, a video capturing a significant incident during a recent match has gone viral, featuring a delivery by the Warriors’ fast bowler Abhimanyu Mithun. In the footage, Mithun can be seen delivering a notably poor delivery, overstepping the crease by a considerable margin. This led to widespread criticism from fans on social media, with some even making shocking allegations of match-fixing.

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The incident unfolded in the 5th over of Chennai‘s pursuit of a target of 107, with Charith Asalanka at the crease. Following the dismissal of Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Mithun bowled a massive no-ball as his foot landed well beyond the bowling crease. Although the Braves could only manage 2 runs off the no-ball, Mithun’s overstepping drew significant attention from spectators and fans alike.

Brilliant all-round performance by Sikandar Raza

Talking about the match, the Chennai Braves emerged victorious against the Northern Warriors, showcasing a brilliant display of cricketing prowess. Winning the toss, the Braves opted to bowl first, a decision that proved fruitful as they restricted the Warriors to 106 for 3 in 10 overs. Hazratullah Zazai’s explosive 54 and Adam Hose’s unbeaten 24 were the highlights, but Mohammad Nabi’s exceptional bowling, claiming 2 for 11, tightened the screws.

Chasing a modest target, the Chennai Braves displayed resilience, reaching 107 for 5 in 9.4 overs. Stephen Eskinazi and Charith Aslanaka contributed with scores of 22 each, while Sikandar Raza‘s explosive 27 stole the show. Abhimanyu Mithun’s 2 for 11 added spice to the contest. Raza’s all-round brilliance earned him the well-deserved Player of the Match accolade, sealing a memorable victory for the Chennai Braves in this gripping encounter.