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In a high-octane Indian Premier League (IPL ) 2025 clash between Delhi Capitals (DC) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on April 29, one moment of brilliance stood out among the flurry of runs and wickets, Dushmantha Chameera’s jaw-dropping catch in the final over of the innings. With Kolkata threatening to go big in the last over, Chameera’s effort in the deep curtailed a crucial boundary opportunity and injected fresh energy into the DC fielding unit.
Anukul Roy’s flick meets an aerial masterpiece by Dushmantha Chameera
Positioned deep on the leg-side fence, Chameera instantly picked up the ball’s trajectory. With razor-sharp reflexes, he sprinted sideways, cutting across the outfield with blazing speed. As the ball began to dip, he launched himself into the air, arms outstretched in a perfect horizontal dive, snatching the ball inches above the ground with both hands in a stunning display of athleticism and control. The stadium erupted in disbelief. Teammates sprinted toward him in celebration. The KKR dugout fell silent. Replays on the giant screen only magnified the magic, an extraordinary catch, executed with such finesse and flair, that it instantly entered the conversation as one of the defining fielding moments of IPL 2025.
Here’s the video:
KKR falter in middle overs despite power-packed start
KKR posted a competitive total of 204/9 in their 20 overs, thanks largely to impactful knocks from Angkrish Raghuvanshi and Rinku Singh, who provided a strong platform however despite the early momentum, the middle-order couldn’t fully capitalize, as Delhi’s bowlers clawed their way back into the match through disciplined bowling and sharp fielding efforts. Starc led the charge with an impressive three-wicket haul, while Axar Patel and Vipraj Nigam provided crucial breakthroughs, claiming two wickets each. Chameera had an expensive day with the ball, conceding 46 runs in 3 overs, and was visibly frustrated with his bowling rhythm. However, his fielding prowess offered redemption. That single act not only saved vital runs but also lifted the morale of the DC unit going into the chase.
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