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Lockie Ferguson Explains Plan Behind MS Dhoni's 2019 World Cup Leave

He says the short ball outside off was meant to draw an undercut, which made the leave startling.

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MS Dhoni's leave off the last ball of the 45th over with 10+ runs per over still needed has become an incredibly controversial moment.

Overview

  • Speaking to CricTracker, Ferguson outlined New Zealand’s late-overs tactic to MS Dhoni in the 2019 semi-final and described his surprise at the now-viral moment.
  • He recalled the leave came with India needing 52 from 31 deliveries and said a similar ball in his next over was upper-cut by Dhoni for six.
  • New Zealand defended 240 at Old Trafford to win the semi-final by 18 runs, bowling India out for 221 in 49.3 overs.
  • Ferguson returned figures of 1 for 43 from 10 overs, with Matt Henry taking three wickets and Trent Boult two as the Black Caps advanced.
  • He also addressed fast-bowler workload, citing Jasprit Bumrah as a strong example for young pacers following his injury challenges.