Unusual Scenes! Corbin Bosch Left In Disbelief As Bails Remain Intact After Ball Hits Stumps During AUS Vs SA 2nd T20I; Video 

South African all-rounder Corbin Bosch was left stunned by an extraordinary moment during the second T20I against Australia at the Marrara Cricket Ground in Darwin on Tuesday. In a rare occurrence, Bosch bowled a delivery that struck the stumps but failed to dislodge the bails.

The incident happened on the second ball of the 13th over of Australia’s innings. Bowling a full delivery on off stump, Bosch faced Mitchell Owen attempting an aggressive shot. Owen missed entirely, and the ball went on to hit the off-stump, causing the Zing bails to light up. However, in a twist of cricketing fortune, the bails stayed firmly in place as the ball carried through to the wicketkeeper.

Bosch, visibly baffled, could only stand in disbelief as replays confirmed the unusual nature of the moment. Such instances are rare in cricket, but when they do occur, they often spark debate and fascination among players and fans alike.

The moment quickly circulated on social media, with cricket enthusiasts marvelling at how the impact wasn’t enough to send the bails tumbling. While the delivery didn’t fetch Bosch a wicket, it certainly delivered one of the most talked-about highlights of the match.

Unbelievable! Dewald Brevis' Blazing Straight Drive Nearly Hits Josh Hazlewood & Umpire During AUS Vs SA 2nd T20I; Video

South Africa's star batter Dewald Brevis lit up the second T20I between South Africa and Australia in Darwin with a sensational innings that left fans in awe and the bowler and umpire momentarily startled. The young Proteas star, in blistering form, unleashed a powerful straight drive that whistled past both the bowler Josh Hazlewood and the umpire’s face, narrowly missing them before racing to the boundary.

Brevis was in full command throughout his knock, finishing unbeaten on a breathtaking 125 off just 56 balls, decorated with 12 boundaries and 8 towering sixes. His fearless stroke play and impeccable timing dismantled Australia’s bowling attack and gave South Africa a formidable total.

South Africa’s innings concluded at 218/7 in their allotted 20 overs, with Brevis’ innings serving as the backbone of the scorecard. The straight drive incident quickly went viral, not only for its sheer power and precision but also for the split-second reactions of Hazlewood and the umpire, who both instinctively ducked for safety.

Brevis’ performance further cemented his reputation as one of the most exciting young talents in world cricket, and his match-winning presence will remain a highlight of South Africa’s T20 campaign.