As the cricketing spotlight shines on the Irani Cup 2024, Rest of India and Mumbai are battling it out at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow. The match kicked off with a thrilling moment, courtesy of Rest of India fielder Devdutt Padikkal, who delivered a sensational catch to dismiss Mumbai opener Prithvi Shaw.
A Memorable Moment in the Field
The exciting catch occurred on the very first ball of the third over when Shaw attempted a cover drive off Mukesh Kumar. Kumar bowled a fuller delivery outside the off stump, enticing Shaw to go for an ambitious shot. Unfortunately for Shaw, he edged the ball, which flew towards Padikkal at second slip. In a display of athleticism and reflexes, Padikkal lunged to his right and plucked the ball out of thin air, marking a stunning start to the match.
This wicket not only set the tone for the Rest of India but also showcased Padikkal’s exceptional fielding skills, adding to his reputation as one of the rising stars in Indian cricket.
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Watch the catch here:
Early Struggles for Mumbai
Following the dismissal of Shaw, Mumbai made a tactical decision to promote middle-order batter and wicketkeeper Hardik Tamore up the order. However, this move backfired quickly as Mukesh Kumar struck again just three balls later. Tamore attempted a drive but edged it straight to the keeper, leaving Mumbai in early trouble at 6/2.
The pressure was mounting on Mumbai’s batting lineup, which features notable players such as Shreyas Iyer, Ajinkya Rahane, and Sarfaraz Khan, all making comebacks for this crucial match.
Toss and Team Composition
Earlier in the day, Rest of India captain Ruturaj Gaikwad won the toss and opted to bowl first. This decision reflected confidence in their bowling attack, which includes talented players like Sai Sudarshan, Ishan Kishan, and Yash Dayal alongside Padikkal.
The Rest of India squad is filled with potential future stars, making this match an exciting opportunity for players to showcase their skills and make a case for selection in future international fixtures.
Mumbai Playing XI for Irani Cup 2024: Prithvi Shaw, Ayush Mhatre, Shreyas Iyer, Ajinkya Rahane(c), Sarfaraz Khan, Hardik Tamore(w), Shardul Thakur, Shams Mulani, Tanush Kotian, M Juned Khan, Mohit Avasthi
Rest of India Playing XI for Irani Cup 2024: Ruturaj Gaikwad(c), Devdutt Padikkal, Abhimanyu Easwaran, Sai Sudharsan, Ishan Kishan, Dhruv Jurel(w), Manav Suthar, Saransh Jain, Yash Dayal, Mukesh Kumar, Prasidh Krishna
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