In an electrifying moment during the sixth match of the Duleep Trophy 2024, Ruturaj Gaikwad showcased his incredible fielding skills by taking a stunning one-handed diving catch to dismiss Riyan Parag. The brilliant display of athleticism occurred during the 49th over of India A‘s second innings as they faced off against India C.
Ruturaj Gaikwad’s stunning one-handed catch
Gaurav Yadav, delivering the crucial over, bowled a delivery to Parag, who was batting confidently on 73 off 101 balls, including five boundaries and one six. Parag attempted to clear the deep cover boundary, hoping to add to his total. However, stationed at deep cover, Gaikwad had other plans. Displaying exceptional reflexes and anticipation, Gaikwad lunged to his right, managing to grab the ball with a spectacular one-handed catch.
Here is the video:
One-handed STUNNER! 🔥
Ruturaj Gaikwad is on fire on the field. He’s pulled off yet another splendid catch, this time to dismiss Riyan Parag 👏#DuleepTrophy | @IDFCFIRSTBank
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This remarkable piece of fielding marked Gaikwad’s third catch of the innings. Earlier, he had already sent Pratham Singh and Tilak Verma back to the pavilion, underlining his importance as a fielder for India A in this match. His contributions in the field have proven crucial in restricting India C’s progress.
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India A builds strong lead on Day 3
At stumps on Day 3, India A reached 270/6 after 64 overs, leading India C by 333 runs in their second innings. Wicketkeeper-batter Kumar Kushagra and Tanush Kotian were at the crease, building on the team’s lead, with the focus now on setting a challenging target for India C.
With Gaikwad’s brilliance in the field and India A’s steady performance, the match promises to unfold into an exciting finish. Fans will be eager to see how the final day of the contest shapes up in this crucial Duleep Trophy encounter.
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