The crowd in Kanpur was buzzing with anticipation as the match was delayed due to a wet outfield. After an hour’s wait, play finally began at 10:30 PM, with India opting to field first on the damp pitch.
Bangladeshi openers Zakir Hasan and Shadman Islam approached their innings carefully, scoring 26 runs without loss in eight overs.
The pitch showed considerable bounce and pace, and Rohit Sharma soon turned to Akash Deep, who made an immediate impact in his first over.On the third ball of the ninth over, Akash Deep bowled a good-length delivery just outside off stump.
The ball angled in and then moved away from the left-handed Zakir, causing an outside edge that zipped low to the right of the gully. Yashasvi Jaiswal was perfectly positioned, diving full stretch to take a stunning catch.
Virat Kohli and Jadeja mimics Bumrah's bowling action infront of him đ𤣠pic.twitter.com/fRLvNOFAPG
— Vahiniđď¸ (@fairytaledustt_) September 27, 2024
The on-field umpires reviewed the catch from multiple angles, and third umpire Rod Tucker confirmed the dismissal. This spectacular moment ignited a frenzy on Twitter, with fans celebrating Jaiswalâs incredible grab.
First wicket of the day by Akash Deep. What a great catch by jaiswal.pic.twitter.com/jlFKtsEBfN
— Mysteriousâ´âľ (@mysterious45_) September 27, 2024
