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In the 16th match of Major League Cricket 2024 (MLC), United States of America cricketer Nosthush Kenjige showcased his exceptional fielding skills with a brilliant caught-and-bowled dismissal of Finn Allen. The match, held between MI New York and San Francisco Unicorns, saw Kenjige make a significant impact right from the start.
Nosthush Kenjige’s breathtaking catch
On the third ball of the first over, Kenjige delivered a short-length delivery directed towards the wicket. Allen, opting for a backfoot shot, attempted to muscle the ball down the ground. However, he failed to generate the necessary power and elevation, and the ball dribbled straight back toward the bowler. Demonstrating exceptional agility and presence of mind, Kenjige stretched out to his right and made a spectacular catch, sending Allen back to the pavilion for just 2 runs. This stunning catch not only highlighted Kenjige’s skill as a bowler but also showcased his impressive fielding abilities.
Kenjige’s performance didn’t stop there. He was instrumental in dismissing both opening batters of the San Francisco Unicorns, taking the wicket of Matthew Short along with Allen. Over his four overs, Kenjige maintained an impressive economy rate of 3.20, conceding only 13 runs and securing 2 wickets.
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Despite the exceptional efforts of Kenjige and the MI New York bowlers, the team fell short in their chase. San Francisco Unicorns, batting first, posted a total of 148/7. The standout performance came from their skipper, Corey Anderson, who played a pivotal role with a brilliant half-century, scoring 59 runs off 37 balls, including 4 fours and 2 sixes. His innings set a challenging target of 149 runs for MI New York.
In response, MI New York managed to score 145/7, narrowly missing the target by just 3 runs. Dewald Brevis contributed significantly with 56 runs off 36 balls, but the rest of the batting lineup failed to rise to the occasion, leading to their defeat.
