Despite winning the toss and opting to field first, the visitors didn’t reap many rewards initially, even though they managed to dismiss Jake Fraser-McGurk early on.
Shai Hope and Abishek Porel then built a strong partnership for the Capitals, playing their natural game and guiding their team to a solid position.
However, a misfield from Rahul turned into a remarkable catch, earning him loud applause from the team owner. In the ninth over, Ravi Bishnoi delivered a leg-break on a good length outside the off stump to Hope.
The West Indian batsman attempted a powerful shot towards cover, where Rahul attempted to grab the ball but couldn’t hold on.
Taken on the second attempt 😎
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Partnership broken thanks to a Klassy catch 💪
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However, Rahul’s quick reflexes allowed him to follow the deflected ball and make a stunning diving catch. Witnessing the captain’s dedication and effort, Mr. Goenka couldn’t help but smile and praise the skipper, causing a buzz on Twitter.
