Watch: Vishnu Solanki does an MS Dhoni, hits helicopter shot off final ball in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy

Image Source : TWITTER/BCCI | TWITTER/CHENNAIIPL Vishnu Solanki and MS Dhoni
An unbeaten 71 off 46 deliveries by right-handed batsman Vishnu Solanki helped Baroda beat Haryana by eight wickets in a quarter-final match on Wednesday and enter the semi-finals of the Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 match.

Baroda gained the toss and despatched Haryana in to bat. The Mohit Sharma-led aspect made 148 runs on the again of 49 from Himanshu Rana and 35 by Shivam Chauhan. Off-spinner Kartik Kakade took two wickets for seven runs in two overs.

In reply, Baroda bought off to a good begin, scoring 33 within the first 5 overs. However, opener and wicketkeeper Smit Patel was dismissed within the sixth over.

DO NOT MISS: The thrilling Haryana-Baroda closing over 👌👌The end result of the #QF3 of the #SyedMushtaqAliT20 was selected the ultimate ball. 👍👍#HARvBDA Watch how the issues panned out within the final over🎥👇 https://t.co/iWXycp6JkP pic.twitter.com/XJ6BNUdpT7— BCCI Domestic (@BCCIdomestic) January 27, 2021

Captain and opener Kedar Devdhar then added 68 for the second wicket with Solanki to place Baroda on observe. While Devdhar was dismissed for 43 off 40 balls, Solanki remained unbeaten. His 71 contained 5 sixes and 4 fours. During the course of his match-winning knock, Solanki additionally reminded followers of ex-India skipper MS Dhoni’s helicopter shot. 

Baroda wanted 15 Run in final 3 balls then Vishnu Solanki hits a six ,4 and completed with Helicopter Shot went for six.(Dhoni!Style)Great knock 71*(46)Baroda Won by 8 Wicket(s) (Qualified) #HARvBDA #SyedMushtaqAliT20 #QF3 pic.twitter.com/kuuJLbynhs— Abhishek-Cric (Abhi) (@Cric_Dot) January 27, 2021

Baroda wanted 18 runs to win off the final over when Solanki stepped up and hit a six and a 4 on fourth and fifth ball respectively. When Baroda wanted 5 to win off the last word supply, Solanki, standing deep in his crease, turned a near-perfect yorker to a half-volley.

Solanki slammed a last-ball six as Baroda stormed into the semi-final of the match. They’ll now tackle Punjab on Friday to ebook a berth within the closing. 

(With IANS Inputs)