Cricket fans across the globe are buzzing after a truly bizarre dismissal in the Sher-E-Punjab T20 League, where Bathinda Royals’ batsman Noorveer Singh was run out while simply shadow batting.
The extraordinary incident, occurring during the eighth match of the tournament against Jalandhar Warriors on September 3, 2026, has quickly gone viral, leaving commentators and spectators stunned.
Noorveer Singh Run Out While Shadow Batting
The Sher-E-Punjab T20 League, a domestic competition organized by the Punjab Cricket Association (PCA), aims to provide a platform for emerging talent. The third edition of the league is running from August 30 to September 13, 2026, with all matches played at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur, Mohali.
The Unbelievable Dismissal
The moment of disbelief unfolded in the second innings of the match, as Bathinda Royals were in pursuit of Jalandhar Warriors’ challenging total of 205 runs. Noorveer Singh, batting for the Royals, had scored 10 runs off seven deliveries. Following the last ball of the 14th over, delivered by Abhinav Sharma, Noorveer evidently presumed the over was complete. He stepped out of his crease to engage in some shadow batting, a common practice among batsmen between deliveries or overs.
However, the ball was still very much in play. Sensing a golden opportunity, Jalandhar Warriors’ bowler Abhinav Sharma quickly retrieved the ball and threw it back at the stumps, catching Noorveer well out of his ground. The third umpire’s decision confirmed the run-out, much to the dismay of Noorveer and his teammates. The comedic error proved to be a crucial turning point, breaking a vital 50-run partnership with Uday Saharan.
Match Impact and Outcome
Noorveer’s dismissal, for what many are calling a significant lapse in concentration, had a noticeable impact on the match’s momentum. Immediately following his exit, the Royals lost another wicket, slowing their scoring rate. Despite a valiant effort from captain Uday Saharan, who smashed a magnificent 86 runs off just 43 balls, and Shahbaz Singh Sandhu’s quickfire 26 off 13, Bathinda Royals ultimately fell short by a mere three runs in a thrilling last-over finish. Jalandhar Warriors had earlier posted 205 runs, largely thanks to captain Prabhsimran Singh’s blistering 110 off 56 balls and Aryan Yadav’s 39 off 19 runs.
This incident serves as a stark reminder of the age-old cricket adage: the ball is not dead until the umpire signals it. While undoubtedly a moment of personal frustration for Noorveer Singh, it has certainly provided an unforgettable, albeit peculiar, chapter in the third edition of the Sher-E-Punjab T20 League.