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In a dramatic turn of events during the Duleep Trophy 2024-25 clash between India A and India B at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Musheer Khan delivered a fielding masterclass. His spectacular catch was instrumental in dismissing Shivam Dube, a pivotal player in India A’s run-chase, and showcased Musheer’s exceptional athleticism and game awareness.
Key moment: Departure of Shivam Dube
The remarkable catch occurred in the 23rd over of India A’s second innings. With experienced batters Dube and KL Rahul trying to steady their chase, India B’s captain Abhimanyu Easwaran made a strategic decision to introduce Nitish Kumar Reddy into the attack. This bold move proved effective almost immediately. Reddy, a promising all-rounder, faced early pressure, conceding a boundary off his first delivery. He quickly regrouped, delivering three dot balls that kept Dube under pressure. On the fifth delivery of the over, Reddy bowled a full-length ball that moved slightly away from Dube. As Dube attempted to nudge it on the on-side, he managed a leading edge, sending the ball up into the air.
Musheer Khan’s brilliant catch
Musheer, positioned at point, executed an outstanding catch by diving full length to his right. This crucial dismissal of Dube not only disrupted India A’s chase but also highlighted Musheer’s exceptional fielding prowess. His effort was a key factor in shifting the momentum of the game in favor of India B. Dube’s dismissal proved to be a turning point in the match. India A struggled to recover from the loss of such a vital player, and the pressure intensified on Rahul and the remaining batters. Musheer’s catch, along with Reddy’s disciplined bowling, played a significant role in the eventual collapse of India A’s innings.
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India B’s dominant first innings
Earlier, India B set a competitive total of 321 in their first innings, with Musheer’s remarkable 181 off 373 balls being the standout performance. Despite early wickets, including the dismissals of captain Easwaran and Yashasvi Jaiswal, Musheer anchored the innings. Akash Deep‘s 4-wicket haul and Khaleel Ahmed‘s 2 wickets were crucial in limiting India B. India A struggled to match India B’s total, getting all out for 231. Rahul top-scored with 37 off 111 balls, but the team faltered as Navdeep Saini and Mukesh Kumar shared 6 wickets between them. India A conceded a 90-run lead, which put them on the back foot going into the second innings.
India A’s struggle: Lone fight from KL Rahul
In their second innings, India B managed to score 184 runs, with Rishabh Pant‘s quickfire 61 off 47 balls offering some resistance. Akash Deep was the standout performer, taking 5 wickets, while Khaleel supported with 3 wickets. As a result, India A were set a target of 275 runs to win. India A struggled in their chase, losing wickets at regular intervals and ultimately falling short by 76 runs. Rahul’s solid innings of 57 off 121 balls was the cornerstone of their effort, and Akash Deep made a valuable contribution with a brisk 43, including 3 boundaries and 4 sixes. Yash Dayal‘s 3-wicket haul and Mukesh Kumar’s 2 wickets ultimately won it for their side.
