NEW DELHI: Paarl Royals’ wicketkeeper Dinesh Karthik produced a jaw-dropping, one-handed catch that left cricket followers and commentators in awe through the SA20 conflict in opposition to MI Cape City at Boland Park.
Recognized for his sharp reflexes and protected arms, Royals keeper Karthik proved why he’s thought-about one of many most interesting glovesmen within the recreation.
The unimaginable second got here within the fifth over of MI Cape City’s innings when Azmatullah Omarzai tried a flick to the on-side off Dayyaan Galiem’s short-of-a-length supply.
The ball nipped away barely, taking a thick edge off the closed bat face. Standing behind the stumps, Karthik dived full stretch to his proper, snatching the ball mid-air with simply his proper hand.
Whereas the affect of the dive brought on the ball to momentarily come out, Karthik displayed fast considering and unmatched presence of thoughts to clasp it in opposition to his chest, securing a shocking dismissal.
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Azmatullah Omarzai’s temporary innings ended at 13 runs off 11 balls, giving Galiem his first wicket and the Royals an early breakthrough.
The dismissal set the tone for Paarl Royals, who had opted to bowl first.
Regardless of efforts from Rassie van der Dussen, who top-scored for MI Cape City with a well-paced 91not out off 64 balls, and Reeza Hendricks’ 30, Cape City may solely publish 158 for four of their 20 overs.
Mujeeb Ur Rahman stood out with the ball, taking two essential wickets for 27 runs.
