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In the Legends League Cricket 2023 game in Dehradun on Saturday, former South African pacer Rusty Theron, playing for India Capitals, showcased exceptional fielding skills by taking one of the most unique catches. The Southern Superstars, batting first, were making a steady start, scoring 24 in the first four overs. However, in the last ball of the fourth over bowled by Isuru Udana, Theron pulled off something extraordinary on the field.
Rusty Theron’s unconventional catch: A unique fielding masterclass
Dilshan Munaweera, opening for the Superstars, sent a massive shot high in the air. Theron positioned himself under it but misjudged the line of the ball, resulting in the ball slipping through his hands. Nevertheless, in a surprising turn of events, Theron’s body position under the ball caused the ball to bounce back off his groin, enabling him to make the catch. Theron claimed the catch, and despite initial doubts about whether it had touched the ground, replays confirmed the grab to be clean.
Here’s the video:
Rusty Theron’s catch In LLCT20 is probably the most bizarre catch I have ever seen in cricket!
— Akshay Gowda (@ItsAkshayGowda) November 25, 2023
Dilshan Munaweera’s dismissal: The crucial turn of events
The dismissal of Munaweera was crucial as it played a significant role in limiting the Super Stars to a modest 163/6 in 20 overs. Theron continued his stellar performance with an outstanding bowling spell, finishing with figures of 2/19 in four overs.
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India Capitals’ redemption: Ricardo Powell’s century leads to victory
In the chase, the Capitals, led by former Indian cricketer Gautam Gambhir, secured victory thanks to a magnificent innings of 100 runs off 57 balls by opener Ricardo Powell. The Capitals achieved the target in the 17th over, marking their first win in the tournament after losses in their initial two games.
