New Delhi: India’s star all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin caught a stunner dismissing Daryl Mitchell in Day 2 od IND vs NZ 3rd Test in Mumbai. Before the 28th over of the New Zealand second innings, there was a stat on the broadcast that showed how no wickets fell in either of the first innings between overs 21 and 30. In the first innings of the match, it was Will Young and Daryl Mitchell who were seeing through that phase for the visitors, and once again the two right-handers were doing a rebuilding job. The partnership had just hit the 50-mark and on a worsening pitch, the partnership was starting to hurt India.
In the 27.5 over, Ravindra Jadeja bowled to Mitchell, who advanced down the track to loft the ball but wasn’t properly positioned, resulting in a mishit off the bottom of the bat. R Ashwin sprinted back from mid-on, extending his hands to make a spectacular catch, ensuring he held onto the ball even as he fell. Mitchell, watching the play unfold, was left stunned as he walked off after scoring 21 off 44 balls (1 four, 1 six).
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Runs backwards
Keeps his eyes on the ball
Completes an outstanding catchSensational stuff from R Ashwin!
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“The captaincy was excellent too. The change of ends for Jadeja first, and then to keep Ashwin up at mid on to entice Mitchell to go for the shot. New Zealand dropped two catches early in the day at long on, while India have taken a brilliant catch. It could be a massive moment in this match, such a crucial dismissal,” commentator Ian Smith said on air.
“Ashwin watched the ball all the way into his hands while the ones that NZ dropped earlier, the eyes weren’t on the ball,” former India coach Ravi Shastri added.
