2024-10-06 12:59:15
New Delhi: Former Indian cricket team’s veteran all-rounder Suresh Raina retired from international cricket in 2020. However, these days he is making headlines in the United States. Yes, Raina is playing in the Sixy Strikes tournament, which is being organized by the National Cricket League. He is playing for New York Lions in this tournament. On October 5, a match was played between New York Lions and Los Angeles Waves, in which Suresh Raina thrashed the bowlers like in the old days. He also did not spare Bangladesh’s star all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan.Suresh Raina took Shakib Al Hasan’s class
37 year old Suresh Raina was seen in amazing form in America. He won everyone’s hearts with his stormy batting. At the same time, he destroyed Shakib Al Hasan, playing for Los Angeles Waves. Raina hit two skyscraper sixes in Shakib’s over. Apart from this, he also hit a four. A total of 18 runs came from Shakib’s over.
The Bangladeshi all-rounder bowled only 1 over in the match. The video of Raina’s explosive innings is going viral on social media. The former Indian all-rounder scored 53 runs on 28 balls. 6 fours and 3 sixes were seen from his bat in this innings.
New York Lions won by 19 runs
Due to Suresh Raina’s brilliant innings, New York Lions were successful in registering a win by 19 runs. New York scored 126 runs for 4 wickets in the stipulated 10 overs. Raina made an 89-run partnership with former Sri Lankan opener Upul Tharanga. Tharanga also scored 40 runs in 23 balls. However, Los Angeles could not chase this target.
Stevie Esquinazi became the victim of a golden duck. Adam Rossington (31), Tim David (19) and Joe Burns (17) played some good innings. However, his contribution was not enough to win the match. Shakib Al Hasan also flopped with the bat, scoring only 13 runs in 16 balls.