Watch: Bat blocked by Dickwell’s leg? Priyansh Arya’s furious outburst sparks fan debate

Priyansh Arya Ran Out (Screen Grab) NEW DELHI: Priyansh Arya’s smooth innings ended in extraordinary fashion after a bizarre tangle with Ruturaj Gaikwad and an unfortunate collision with wicketkeeper Niroshan Dickwella’s leg during the tri-series opener against Sri Lanka A on Tuesday.The extremely unusual dismissal unfolded in the 13th over after Gaikwad moved the ball to deep cover to call for the second run. Priyansh responded in the affirmative at first but faltered at mid-off, by which time Gaikwad had already committed and settled comfortably at the striker’s end.As both batsmen ended up stranded at the same end, Priyansh was desperate to bounce his partner back to the crease. However, in a strange twist, his sliding bat got stuck under wicketkeeper Niroshan Dickwella’s leg, preventing him from grounding in time.Dickwella was quick to react and fire the ball to Ravindu Fernando who smashed the stumps at the non-striker’s end. On recommendation, the third umpire adjudged Priyansh just over his ground, abruptly ending an impressive 32-ball 32.The incident sparked debate among fans on social media, with several suggesting that the left-hander could have beaten Gaikwad to the crease had Dickwell’s leg not interfered with his bat.WATCH:

Gaikwad’s century saves India A

The bizarre dismissal came after India A slumped to 16 for two following the early departures of Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Prabhsimran Singh. Sooryavanshi, playing his first match after a sensational IPL 2026 campaign, reached 14 before attempting an ambitious catch at mid-off from Mohamed Shiraz, only to find Wanuja Sahan Arachchige with a catch.Priyansh and Gaikwad steadied the innings before a mix-up left India A at 69 for three.From there, Gaikwad and captain Tilak Varma calmly rebuilt the 150-run stand for the fourth wicket. Gaikwad reached his 21st listed hundred, reaching the milestone in 112 deliveries, while Tilak contributed a patient 60 off 97 balls.Gaikwad eventually fell for a composed 101 and Tilak departed soon after, but late cameos from Ayush Badoni (24 off 18) and Suryansh Shedge (26 off 14) lifted India A to a competitive 276 for six.