• Ruturaj Gaikwad took an incredible one-handed diving catch to dismiss Riyan Parag in Duleep Trophy 2024.

  • India A lead by 333 runs in their second innings by the end of Day 3.

WATCH: Ruturaj Gaikwad’s brilliant one-handed catch dismisses Riyan Parag in Duleep Trophy 2024
Ruturaj Gaikwad's stunning one-handed catch (Image Source: X)

In an electrifying moment during the sixth match of the Duleep Trophy 2024, Ruturaj Gaikwad showcased his incredible fielding skills by taking a stunning one-handed diving catch to dismiss Riyan Parag. The brilliant display of athleticism occurred during the 49th over of India A‘s second innings as they faced off against India C.

Ruturaj Gaikwad’s stunning one-handed catch

Gaurav Yadav, delivering the crucial over, bowled a delivery to Parag, who was batting confidently on 73 off 101 balls, including five boundaries and one six. Parag attempted to clear the deep cover boundary, hoping to add to his total. However, stationed at deep cover, Gaikwad had other plans. Displaying exceptional reflexes and anticipation, Gaikwad lunged to his right, managing to grab the ball with a spectacular one-handed catch.

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This remarkable piece of fielding marked Gaikwad’s third catch of the innings. Earlier, he had already sent Pratham Singh and Tilak Verma back to the pavilion, underlining his importance as a fielder for India A in this match. His contributions in the field have proven crucial in restricting India C’s progress.

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India A builds strong lead on Day 3 

At stumps on Day 3, India A reached 270/6 after 64 overs, leading India C by 333 runs in their second innings. Wicketkeeper-batter Kumar Kushagra and Tanush Kotian were at the crease, building on the team’s lead, with the focus now on setting a challenging target for India C.

With Gaikwad’s brilliance in the field and India A’s steady performance, the match promises to unfold into an exciting finish. Fans will be eager to see how the final day of the contest shapes up in this crucial Duleep Trophy encounter.

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