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During the second T20I of the five-match series between West Indies and India at Providence Stadium in Guyana, fans witnessed a moment of brilliance in the field as Kyle Mayers produced a sensational direct hit to dismiss Suryakumar Yadav.
Batting first, left-handed opener Ishan Kishan was looking in sublime touch, playing an aggressive innings to bolster the team’s total. As he along with Yadav attempted a quick single to rotate the strike, little did they know that Mayers had a spectacular plan up his sleeve.
The Moment of Brilliance
Fielding at a crucial position, Mayers swooped down on the ball with lightning speed, and in one swift motion, unleashed a powerful throw towards the stumps. The ball traveled like a bullet, hitting the bulls-eye with unerring accuracy, catching Yadav well short of his crease.
Mayers’ spectacular fielding effort left the commentators in awe and sent the crowd into a frenzy. The replay of the moment showcased the sheer athleticism and precision in Mayers’ throw, leaving fans marvelling at the talent on display.
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Yadav’s dismissal proved to be a big one for the Men in Blue as they were under pressure to score some quick runs in the powerplay. The wicket dented India’s middle-order stability and turned the tide in favour of the hosts.
Here’s the video:
Magical Mayers hits the Bulls Eye, once again 🎯
..#INDvWIAdFreeonFanCode #WIvIND pic.twitter.com/U117vZk2mz
— FanCode (@FanCode) August 6, 2023
Social Media Buzz:
Following the stunning run-out, social media platforms exploded with praises for Mayers’ fielding brilliance. Fans and cricket pundits hailed the West Indian all-rounder for his athleticism and match-turning contribution on the field.
.@kyle_mayers really has a golden arm. Another run out again. #WIvIND 🏝🇮🇳🏏
— Jeremy Alcala-Jack 🇹🇹✈️ (@jack_allstar23) August 6, 2023
🏏🔥 Kyle Mayers strikes gold once more with a stunning run-out, sending Suryakumar Yadav packing! #INDvsWIpic.twitter.com/DpwjfsHlKw
— Lakshminarayana (@LnMedikonda) August 6, 2023
1st T20I: Kyle Mayers scores a direct-hit to remove Sanju Samson.
2nd T20I: Kyle Mayers scores a direct-hit to remove Suryakumar Yadav. pic.twitter.com/8pCVRlRyby
— Faiz Fazel (@theFaizFazel) August 6, 2023
Kyle Mayers, The Golden Arm. #WIvIND
— Mirza Zaid (@aM_MirzaZaid) August 6, 2023
Meanwhile, Yadav faced another setback in the West Indies tour with his recent dismissal. The Mumbai batter had earlier scored a run-a-ball 21 in the first T20I, where India narrowly missed victory by four runs. In the preceding three ODIs against the same opponents, Yadav managed just 78 runs, with his highest score being 35 in the third game.
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