In a thrilling moment during the sixth match Duleep Trophy 2024, Ruturaj Gaikwad showed incredible fielding skills with an amazing one-handed diving catch. Rian Parag. A brilliant display of athleticism took place during the 49th year India AThey met in the second innings India C.
An amazing one-handed catch by Ruturaj Gaikwad
Gaurav YadavDelivering the decider, he conceded one to Parag, who batted confidently on 73 off 101 balls, including five boundaries and a six. Parag tried to clear the deep cover boundary, hoping to add to his total. But Gaikwad, who was in deep cover, had other plans. Showing exceptional reflexes and anticipation, Gaikwad darted to his right and managed to catch the ball with a magnificent hand.
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One-handed CORPSE! 🔥
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This landmark pitch marked Gaikwad’s third catch of the innings. Earlier he had already sent Pratham Singh and Tilak Verma returning to the pavilion, he emphasized his importance as a fielder for India A in this match. His contributions in this field were instrumental in limiting the progress of India C.
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India A has a strong lead on Day 3
At stumps on Day 3, India A reached 270/6 after 64 overs and outclassed India C by 333 runs in their second innings. Goalkeeper-prone Kumar Kushagra and Tanush Kotian building on the team’s lead, they were now at the crease, focusing on setting a tough target for India C.
With Gaikwad’s brilliance in the field and India A’s steady performance, the match promises to be a thrilling finish. Fans will be eager to see how the final day of the competition shapes up in this crucial Duleep Trophy encounter.