• Kavem Hodge's stunning catch turned the tide in favor of West Indies against South Africa.

  • At the end of Day 1 West Indies too faced a collapse and are trailing by 63 runs in the first innings.

WI vs SA [WATCH]: Kavem Hodge plucks a stunning catch to dismiss Tristan Stubbs on Day 1 of the 2nd Test
Kavem Hodge takes a screamer turning the tide for West Indies (Images source: X)

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The second Test between West Indies and South Africa at Providence Stadium, Guyana, witnessed a moment of pure cricketing brilliance that left the crowd in awe. Kavem Hodge, the West Indian fielder, pulled off a catch that will be replayed for years to come, dismissing the dangerous Tristan Stubbs.

Kavem Hodge plucks a screamer

Hodge, the West Indian fielder, pulled off a stunning catch to dismiss the well-set Stubbs, a moment that will be etched in the memories of cricket fans that changed the tide for the Caribbean side.

Holder, the West Indian all-rounder, set the trap with a full delivery outside off stump. Stubbs, eager to accelerate, pushed at the ball with hard hands. The edge was thick and flew swiftly towards the slip cordon. Hodge, stationed at third slip, displayed extraordinary reflexes as he moved to his left, balancing himself precariously to pluck a two-handed stunner. The ball was traveling at a rapid pace, and Hodge had to make a split-second decision. His judgment was impeccable, and the catch was executed with perfection.

This dismissal proved to be a turning point in the match, as Stubbs was looking dangerous and had the potential to take the game away from the West Indies. Hodge’s brilliance not only removed a key batter but also lifted the spirits of his teammates, injecting much-needed momentum into the Caribbean camp.

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A battle of grit and determination

The opening day of the second Test between West Indies and South Africa was a one-sided affair, with the hosts dominating proceedings from the outset. The Proteas, put into bat, were bundled out for a paltry 160 runs, with Shamar Joseph wreaking havoc with the ball, claiming five wickets.

Tony de Zorzi and  Stubbs were the only South African batters to show some resistance, but their efforts were in vain as the West Indian bowlers proved too hot to handle. Hodge, apart from his stunning catch, also contributed with the bat, scoring a crucial 45 runs.

In reply, West Indies were in a spot of bother, losing early wickets. However, Jason Holder and Joshua Da Silva steadied the ship with a crucial partnership. Although the West Indies innings was cut short by rain, they managed to reach 97/7, with Holder remaining unbeaten on 33.

The day 1 of the match was eventually stumped, with West Indies trailing by 63 runs. The performance of the West Indian bowlers, coupled with Hodge’s brilliance in the field, would have given them immense confidence in playing the series decider.

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