Watch: Joe Root stuns crowd with spectacular switch hit six in Dubai Capitals vs Sharjah Warriors ILT20 match

Joe Root (Image source: Twitter)

Joe Root, the England Test captain, provided a moment of brilliance in the International League T20 match between Dubai Capitals and Sharjah Warriors. In the first innings, Root played an essential role in helping Dubai Capitals post a score of 177/4, scoring 80 off 54 balls.

One of the highlights of Root's innings was a switch-hit six. For the uninitiated, a switch hit is a shot where a right-handed batter changes his grip to left-handed and vice versa during the bowler's delivery. It's a difficult shot to execute, and Root's execution was flawless. The ball sailed over the boundary line, much to the delight of the crowd and Root's teammates.

Here's Joe Root's switch-hit six in the ILT20 match: 

Joe Root that is outrageous 😍
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— England's Barmy Army (@TheBarmyArmy) January 22, 2023

Dubai Capitals end up on the losing side

Despite Root's heroics, Sharjah Warriors emerged victorious in the match, thanks to an outstanding century by Tom Kohler-Cadmore. The Englishman scored 106 off 47 balls, which included 6 sixes and 10 fours. His century helped Sharjah Warriors chase down the target of 178 with 7 wickets in hand and 32 balls to spare.

It was a disappointing result for Dubai Capitals, but Root's switch hit six will be remembered as one of the highlights of the match. The shot is a testament to Root's skill and versatility as a batsman. He is known for his technical proficiency, but he can also play innovative and exciting shots when the situation demands it. Root's performance in this match is a reminder of why he is considered one of the best batsmen in the world.

In conclusion, the match between Dubai Capitals and Sharjah Warriors was full of thrilling moments, and Joe Root's switch-hit six was one of the highlights. Other performers from the match were Capitals captain Rovman Powell who hit 44 runs off 27 balls with 5 fours and 1 six. Chris Woakes and Neveen-ul-Haq took 2 wickets each from the Warriors' side whereas Akif Raja also took 2 from the Capitals’ side.

For his brilliant match-winning century, Cadmore was adjudged the Player of the Match.