In a remarkable turn of events during the England vs South Africa Under-19 first unofficial Test match, a highly unusual dismissal took place that quickly became a talking point in cricket circles. The incident involved England’s Aryan Sawant and unfolded when he attempted to play a sweep shot off South African bowler Jason Raubenheimer’s delivery. What happened next was extraordinary – the ball struck short-leg fielder Jorich van Schalkwyk’s helmet and, in a freak occurrence, deflected back to hit the stumps. Since Sawant had moved out of his crease after playing the shot, he was given run-out.
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The first and last time you'll see a run out like this… @collinsadam pic.twitter.com/ZIEFI8s1Te
— Brent W (@brentsw3) January 28, 2025
The impact was concerning as it left van Schalkwyk visibly affected at short-leg. The dismissal sparked significant discussion on social media, with cricket enthusiasts noting both its rarity and the inherent risks faced by close-in fielders in cricket. Many observers commented that they had rarely, if ever, seen a dismissal quite like it, while others used the incident to highlight cricket’s safety concerns.
