Ramandeep Singh's stunning catch in Emerging Asia Cup goes viral
What's the story
Ramandeep Singh, a star player for India A, has grabbed the spotlight with his extraordinary catch during the Emerging Asia Cup match against Pakistan A.
The thrilling encounter saw Pakistan A's opener Yasir Khan, who had already scored 33 runs off 22 balls, aiming for a big hit through mid-wicket.
However, Ramandeep dashed toward the boundary and executed a flawless dive to complete the catch.
Praise
'One of the greatest catches'
Ramandeep's brilliant fielding effort hasn't gone unnoticed.
Former India wicket-keeper batter, Dinesh Karthik laud the catch on X, calling it "one of the greatest catches ever by an Indian."
This high-profile recognition further emphasizes the importance of Ramandeep's contribution in the match and his potential as a future star in Indian cricket.
Match recap
India A's impressive performance in Emerging Asia Cup
In the match, India A put up a strong show, setting a target of 183/8. Tilak Varma top-scored with a quickfire 44 off 35 balls.
The team's bowlers also shone, with pacers Anshul Kamboj (3/33) and Rasikh Salam (2/30), as well as spinner Nishant Sindhu (2/15) sharing eight wickets among them to restrict Pakistan to 176/7.
Opening onslaught
Openers Sharma and Singh set aggressive tone for India A
India A's openers Abhishek Sharma (35 off 22 balls) and Prabhsimran Singh (36 off 19 balls) went berserk on the pace bowlers, sending the ball all over the park.
The duo smashed eight boundaries and five sixes, taking India A to a blistering start of 68 without loss in the Powerplay.
However, their momentum was cut short by spin after the Powerplay, leading to their quick dismissals.
Middle-order resilience
Verma and Wadhera steady India A's innings
Following the dismissal of openers, skipper Verma (44) and Nehal Wadhera (25) walked in.
As the pitch got increasingly sluggish, Verma assumed the anchor role while Wadhera and Ramandeep (17) found boundaries.
Their combined effort helped steady India A's innings after an initial setback, demonstrating resilience in their batting strategy.
Game-changer
Ramandeep's catch breaks Khan-Akram partnership
After losing two early wickets from Kamboj, Yasir Khan (33) and Qasim Akram (27) went on the attack.
However, their partnership was broken by Ramandeep's spectacular catch at deep mid-wicket that dismissed Yasir.
This pivotal moment in the match underscored Ramandeep's crucial role in India A's victory.
Twitter Post
WATCH: Ramandeep Singh's incredible catch
WHAT DID YOU JUST DO RAMANDEEP! 🤯
— Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) October 19, 2024
A stunning catch from Ramandeep Singh gets rid of the dangerous Yasir Khan! 👋
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