In a thrilling encounter at Vadodara’s Kotambi Stadium during the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025cricket fans witnessed an extraordinary display of batting prowess by Tamil Nadu. Narayan Jagadeesan. As Tamilnadu chased a target of 268 runs against RajasthanJagadeesan’s explosive innings not only set the tone for the chase but also left the spectators in awe of his remarkable ability to dominate the bowling attack.
An exciting start to the Tamil Nadu chase
Tamil Nadu’s innings started under pressure as they lost the first wickets including Tushar Raheja and Vaishna Kumar. However, Jagadeesan quickly turned the tide with his aggressive batting style. In what would become a decisive moment of the match, he took aim at Rajasthan. Aman Singh Shekhawat during the second over. The scoreboard read a modest 10 runs when Jagadeesan unleashed a barrage of shots that would soon be etched in the memories of those present.
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Narayan Jagadeesan smashes six consecutive boundaries
The second over of the innings turned into a spectacle as Jagadeesan mercilessly attacked Shekhawat, scoring a staggering 29 runs in just six legal deliveries. The over began with Shekhawat’s first ball being dismissed, followed by four additional fouls that further aggravated his problems. As the bowler struggled to find his line and length, Jagadeesan seized the opportunity and hit six consecutive fours off the subsequent deliveries.
Shekhawat’s mistakes were evident; His first three balls were short and wide, which Jagadeesan deftly dispatched for offside. The last three deliveries were too straight, allowing Jagadeesan to effortlessly take them to the boundary. This not only changed the momentum but also showed Jagadeesan’s ability to capitalize on bowlers’ mistakes, reinforcing his reputation as one of Tamil Nadu’s most explosive batsmen.
Here is the video:
4⃣wd,4⃣,4⃣,4⃣,4⃣,4⃣,4⃣
29-run over! 😮
N Jagadeesan smashed 6⃣ fours off 6⃣ balls in the second over to provide a blistering start for Tamil Nadu 🔥#VijayHazareTrophy | @IDFCFIRSTBank
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Jagadeesan does not reach the ton
Despite his explosive start, Jagadeesan ultimately fell short of a well-deserved century, departing for 65 runs after an impressive innings that included ten boundaries. His dismissal came at a crucial time when Tamil Nadu was en route to victory, needing just 160 runs with 31.2 overs remaining. His association with Baba Indrajith was instrumental in keeping Tamil Nadu afloat in its pursuit
Jagadeesan’s innings served as a stark reminder of the importance of discipline in bowling. Shekhawat’s inability to maintain control allowed Jagadeesan to unleash his full potential, leading to one of the most memorable overs in recent cricket history.