IPL 2017: RPS paceman Ashok Dinda concedes 30 runs, claims unwanted record

Pune, April 6: Rising Pune Supergiant (RPS) fast bowler Ashok Dinda tonight (April 6) claimed an unwanted record during the 2nd match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2017, against Mumbai Indians (MI).

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Right-arm paceman Dinda conceded 30 runs (1 bye) in the final over of MI innings at the Maharashtra Cricket Association (MCA) Stadium on Thursday. This is the most expensive 20th over in IPL history.

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Dinda came under heavy attack from MI batsman Hardik Pandya in the last over of MI innings. He was welcomed to the crease with a 6. Two more hits over the fence followed to complete a hat-trick.

The 4th ball was sent for a boundary and then again there was a 6 from the bat of Pandya. Under pressure, Dinda delivered a wide. However, it resulted in the run out of Tim Southee.

The final ball of the over and the innings did not see much damage as Pandya missed to connect a full toss. Pandya and Mitchell McClenaghan stole a bye.

A total of 30 runs were scored as MI posted 184/8. Dinda finished with figures of 0/57 in 4 overs.

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