NEW DELHI: Ravichandran Ashwin on Saturday showcased his fielding prowess with a outstanding sideways operating catch to dismiss the harmful Daryl Mitchell throughout Day 2 of the third and ultimate India-New Zealand Check in Mumbai.
Mitchell comes down the observe to loft Ravindra Jadeja, however could not get to the pitch of the ball because it got here off the underside a part of the bat.
Positioned at mid-off, Ashwin needed to cowl appreciable floor as Mitchell lofted the ball excessive, aiming for a boundary. Sprinting at full tilt, Ashwin, who stored his eyes locked on the ball, ran again from mid-off, turned sideways to remain side-on and at last prolonged his fingers to finish a shocking diving catch
The group erupted as he rose, clutching the ball triumphantly. It was a show of athleticism and dedication, and Mitchell, left in disbelief, needed to stroll again to the pavilion.
The wicket was very essential for India because it broke a vital 50-run fourth-wicket partnership between Mitchell and Will Younger after NZ misplaced three early wickets on the rating of 44 of their second essay.
