In a thrilling moment during the Duleep Trophy 2024-25 fixture between India A vs India C clash , Nitish Kumar Reddy showcased his exceptional fielding skills by taking a stunning diving catch to dismiss Mayank Agarwal. This spectacular play occurred while Reddy was positioned at second slip, highlighting his agility and reflexes in a high-stakes match.
Nitish Kumar Reddy’s brilliance to remove Mayank Agarwal
The incident unfolded in the opening session of Day 4 as Agarwal attempted a shot that was edged to Reddy. The diving catch was almost a fumble, but Reddy held on to it, providing India B with their much-needed first wicket of the second innings. The catch was not only pivotal in the match but also served as a reminder of Reddy’s talent, especially considering his recent clearance to play after injury concerns.
This moment was captured and shared widely on social media, with fans and commentators praising Reddy’s skill. Reddy’s teammates were quick to congratulate him on the stunning display of athleticism, with the team captain Abhimanyu Easwaran lauding his contribution to the match. The opposition players, while disappointed to lose their star batsman, couldn’t help but acknowledge the brilliance of the catch.
Mayank’s dismissal also opened the door for Reddy’s team to make inroads into the opposition’s batting lineup.
Here’s the video:
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Nitish Kumar Reddy pulls off a splendid diving catch at 2nd slip to dismiss Mayank Agarwal.#DuleepTrophy | @IDFCFIRSTBank
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India B won by 76 runs
Chasing a target of 275, Shubman Gill’s India A was bowled out for just 198, with KL Rahul (57 off 121) emerging as the top scorer. Riyan Parag and Akash Deep were the only other players to surpass the 30-run mark for India A.
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On the bowling front, Yash Dayal stood out for India B, taking three wickets (3/50), while Mukesh Kumar and Navdeep Saini each claimed two scalps.
Musheer Khan was named Player of the Match for his outstanding century in the first innings.
