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In a high-stakes encounter between Delhi Capitals and Rajasthan Royals during Match 32 of the IPL 2025, Shimron Hetmyer lit up the field with an extraordinary piece of fielding to send KL Rahul back to the pavilion. The moment came in the 13th over of DC’s innings and proved to be a crucial turning point in the game.
Rahul, who was looking well-set at the crease on 38 off 32 deliveries with 2 fours and 2 sixes, was aiming to shift gears and accelerate. However, a moment of brilliance from Hetmyer put an end to his plans.
Shimron Hetmyer’s fielding brilliance gets rid of KL Rahul
Rajasthan Royals captain brought back speedster Jofra Archer for the breakthrough—and he delivered in style. Archer banged it short on middle and leg, tempting Rahul into the pull. The shot was middled but struck flat, giving it more speed than elevation.
Positioned at deep mid-wicket, Hetmyer charged in at full tilt and timed his dive to perfection. With the ball dipping fast, Hetmyer got his fingers under it just in time and completed a sensational low catch inches above the turf. The third umpire was consulted briefly, but replays confirmed clean contact with the ball and no doubts about control.
The stadium, which had been buzzing with anticipation, fell into a stunned silence as the big screen flashed “OUT”. Even Rahul stood momentarily in disbelief before walking back, knowing the Royals had snatched a vital breakthrough.
Here is the video:
Inches from the ground 😮👏
🎥 Shimron Hetmyer takes a very well-judged catch and #RR get the BIG wicket of KL Rahul 🩷
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Abhishek Porel falls right after Rahul
Earlier in the innings, Abhishek Porel had provided DC with a powerful start, including a brutal assault on Tushar Deshpande that yielded 23 runs in a single over. However, after the initial fireworks, his momentum slowed, and he found it tough to rotate strike consistently. Porel eventually fell for 49 off 37 balls, narrowly missing out on a deserved half-century. His dismissal came in the 14th over, bowled by Wanindu Hasaranga—just after Rahul had departed in the previous over. The back-to-back blows dented Delhi’s innings at a crucial stage.
Also WATCH: Abhishek Porel takes Tushar Deshpande to cleaners with 23-run over in DC vs RR IPL 2025 clash
