During the second Twenty20 International between India and Bangladesh, Hardik Pandya made a spectacular catch that turned heads. The Bangladeshi bowler Rishad Hossain fired a shot that the all-round player tracked down, racing in from deep mid-wicket. The ball dropped dramatically into Hardik’s hand as he charged in. Hardik managed to make a one-handed catch while still in running motion; it wasn’t a plunging one-hander or a two-hander. Fans on social media dubbed the incredible catch the “Catch of the Decade” after seeing it.
At your finest, athleticism!
An incredible sprinting grab by Hardik Pandya
Rishad attempted to slog sweep spinner Varun Chakravarthy while batting on a run-a-ball 9. But timing his stroke wrong allowed him to catch a deep ball.
Rishad attempted to slog sweep spinner Varun Chakravarthy while batting on a run-a-ball 9. But timing his stroke wrong allowed him to catch a deep ball.
Hardik not only skillfully held onto the ball, but he also kept his balance to avoid colliding with Abhishek Sharma, who was rushing in the opposite way to pursue the ball.
The fielding attempt had the fans in fits.
“Excellent catch, demonstrating diligence and physical preparedness,” a social media user on platform X wrote.
made a fantastic catch, demonstrating diligence and stamina
Hardik collected three catches on the night, including a stunning catch that helped him dismiss Bangladesh skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto and tailender Tanzim Hasan Sakib. While he was not required to bowl a single over, Hardik made his presence felt in the outfield.
In addition, the 30-year-old used the bat. Coming in to bat at No. 6, Hardik built on the foundation laid by Nitish Reddy and Rinku Singh, slamming 32 off only 19 balls as India scored a huge total of 221 in 20 overs.