KL Rahul’s stunning diving catch sends Will Young back to the pavilionIndia bowl out NZ for 134, need 135 to winWatch viral video here
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KL Rahul’s stunning diving catch sends Will Young back to the pavilion 9 (Photo: X)
Some catches change the whole mood of a matchKL Rahul produced one such moment in WellingtonThe Indian wicketkeeper flew full-length to his right and took a stunning diving catch to send New Zealand opener Will Young back to the pavilion in the 2nd ODI.
India captain Shubman Gill had won the toss and decided to bowl firstRain had already reduced the game to 47 overs per sideThe sky was overcast and the ball was moving around nicelyIt was perfect weather for fast bowlers, and India made full use of it.
Nabi Sets It Up With A Perfect Ball
The magic moment came on the fourth ball of the 6th overAuqib Nabi was bowling his third overHe bowled a back-of-a-length delivery just outside the off-stumpThe ball pitched, gripped the surface a little, and then moved away late from the right-hander.
Will Young looked very uncomfortable during his short stay at the creaseHe was neither fully forward nor fully backHe tried to push at the ball away from his bodyThe ball took a fine outside edge and flew low towards the right of the wicketkeeper.
For a normal keeper, this would have been a very tough chanceBut KL Rahul is not a normal keeper.
Rahul Flies To His Right For A Stunner
At first, Rahul moved a little towards his leftThen he quickly understood the direction of the edgeHe changed his body in a fraction of a second and launched himself full-length across to his right.
He stretched out both gloves and grabbed the ball just inches above the groundRahul got up quickly and held the ball high in the airNabi pumped his fists and roared in celebration.
The official post from Sony Sports Network summed it up perfectly: > INCREDIBLE GRAB! KL Rahul flies across to pull off a stunning grab as Auqib Nabi picks up his second!
INCREDIBLE GRAB!
KL Rahul flies across to pull off a stunning grab as Auqib Nabi picks up his second!
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Young had to walk back after scoring just 6 runs off 17 balls.
Why This Catch Was So Important
This was not just a beautiful catchIt was a match-changing catchNabi had already removed Tim Seifert for a duck in the 2nd overAnshul Kamboj had taken a brilliant diving catch at mid-on to give Nabi his maiden international wicketNow, with Young’s wicket, Nabi had removed both New Zealand openers inside the first six overs.
Rahul The Safe Pair Of Hands
KL Rahul has always been known for his calm batting, but his wicketkeeping has also improved a lotHe reads the edge early, moves quickly, and takes tough chances with easeThis catch in Wellington was proof of thatHe first moved the wrong way, but still recovered and completed the catch.
India In Full Control – NZ All Out For 134, India Need Just 135 To Win
Rahul’s stunner gave India the momentum, and the bowlers never let it goNew Zealand were bowled out for just 134 runs in 41 oversFrom 11/2 to 53/5, New Zealand never recoveredOnly Daryl Mitchell with 55 runs off 104 balls and captain Mitchell Santner with 31 runs off 38 balls showed some fight.
New Zealand Score: 134 All Out (41 Overs)
The Indian bowlers continued their fine form with Gurnoor Brar the pick among the bowlers for figures of 4/30 off 10 overs, while Auqib Nabi, Anshul Kamboj and Axar Patel scalped two wickets each.
India now need just 135 runs to win and take a 2-0 lead in the five-match series after winning the first ODI by five wicketsOne catch, one moment, and the whole match tilted in India’s favourThat is the power of KL Rahul behind the stumps.
