Ben Stokes took a stunning catch at mid-off as Shreyas Iyer mistimed a big shot against Tom Hartley, breaking a crucial partnership and leading to Iyer’s dismissal.
In the ongoing second Test between India and England in Vishakhapatnam, a crucial moment unfolded in the 28th over as Shreyas Iyer attempted to take on Tom Hartley but ended up mistiming the shot. Ben Stokes showcased his brilliance with a stunning mid-off catch, executing a plan that worked perfectly for England.
Iyer, unable to find easy singles in recent overs, stepped out and aimed for a big heave. Hartley’s delivery turned slightly, leading to Iyer mistiming the shot, and the ball soared high over Stokes. The English all-rounder sprinted back, keeping his eyes on the ball, and dived forward to take an exceptional running catch.
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In the ongoing second Test, India, led by an outstanding bowling display from Jasprit Bumrah, gained a significant advantage as England was dismissed for 253 in the first innings. Heading into Day 3 with a substantial lead of over 170 runs, Rohit Sharma and the team resumed their second innings.
Yashasvi Jaiswal, who scored a remarkable 209 in the first innings, fell early to James Anderson. Anderson made another early breakthrough, dismissing Rohit Sharma in the first session. Shreyas Iyer’s dismissal came courtesy of a brilliant catch by Ben Stokes, followed by Rajat Patidar’s departure shortly.
Shubman Gill, securing his fifth half-century in just 60 balls, is currently working alongside Axar Patel to stabilize India’s innings.
Last Updated on February 4, 2024
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