Umpire's Heart-Wrenching Moment: Dodging a Near-Death Experience as Rohit Sharma's Ball Whizzes By, Sharing a Strange Smirk with Virat Kohli's Reaction

Rohit understood the significance of utilizing the fielding restrictions during the challenging 265-run chase against Australia. He showcased his intentions by smashing three sixes and a boundary. One of his impressive shots included a powerful hit straight down the ground off Nathan Ellis on the last ball of the sixth over, which even put umpire Chris Gaffaney in a risky position.

Predicting Ellis' length early, Rohit charged down the track and smashed the ball with the sweetest connection possible. It was heading straight to umpire Gaffaney, who had to bring all his quick reflexes into play to somehow get out of the ball's way and save himself.

The ball raced to the boundary in no time. As Gaffaney signalled a boundary, he thanked his fortune for evading an injury. When he turned to Rohit and Virat Kohli, who were glove-bumping in the middle of the pitch, umpire Gaffaney held his chest and had a weird smile on his face. Rohit held his tongue out in an apologetic manner.

Rohit's threatening innings, however, came to a premature end when he tried to play a slog sweep off all-rounder Cooper Connolly in the 8th over. The ball hit his pads and the umpire had no hesitation in declaring him out. Rohit walked back to the pavilion after scoring 28 off 29 balls. India had already lost Shubman Gill (8) early in the chase when he chopped a Ben Dwarshuis delivery back on to his stumps.

Earlier, Australia skipper Steve Smith hit 73 and the left-handed Carey smashed 61 to put on the highest total at Dubai International Cricket Stadium in the ongoing 50-over tournament.

India pace spearhead Mohammed Shami stood out with figures of 3-48 as Australia's innings lasted 49.3 overs. Spinners Varun Chakaravarthy and Ravindra Jadeja took two wickets each.

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