Sri Lanka found themselves batting first at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi in a crucial match to maintain their chances of reaching the semi-finals. They were eager to make a strong start, especially on a pitch known for favoring batsmen.
However, their hopes were dashed early in the game when Mushfiqur Rahim took a stunning catch to dismiss Kusal Perera and provide the first breakthrough.
In the first over’s final ball, Perera, who had previously hit a boundary with a cover drive, attempted the same shot against Shoriful Islam’s out-swinger. Unfortunately, he got a thick outside edge due to unexpected bounce, but the wide delivery line initially made it seem like he might escape unscathed.
Rahim, the experienced wicket-keeper, made sure that wasn’t the case. He swiftly moved to his left and stretched out fully to grasp the ball in front of the first-slip fielder, completing an astonishing catch that is likely to be considered the catch of the tournament.
Rahim’s incredible catch generated a significant buzz on the internet, with many fans taking to Twitter to share their reactions.