Capitalizing on the slight moisture at the strip, Rest of India captain Ruturaj Gaikwad chose to field first.
Mukesh Kumar, despite conceding a four on the match’s second ball, delivered for his captain by claiming the wicket of Shaw, aided by a stunning catch from Padikkal in the slips.
After bowling five dot balls in his first over, Mukesh delivered a good length ball outside the fourth stump.
Shaw, attempting to drive off the front foot, misjudged the slight seam movement and edged it to second slip.
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Devdutt Padikkal pulls off a stunning catch in slips to dismiss Prithvi Shaw 👏
Mukesh Kumar gets the early breakthrough 👌
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Padikkal, reacting swiftly, dove to his right to snatch the ball from the air, showcasing exceptional reflexes and raising the bar for athleticism in cricket.
