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Boosted by a rapid start from Rohit Sharma, India steadily constructed their innings around a Shreyas Iyer half-century and a Virat Kohli century to set a challenging target of 327 on a spin-friendly Eden Gardens pitch. However, the situation could have been far worse for the visiting team if they hadn't curbed the scoring rate by taking quick wickets in the final overs. Much credit for this turnaround goes to Quinton de Kock for dismissing the dangerous Suryakumar Yadav.
Suryakumar had raced to 22 runs from just 13 deliveries when Tabraiz Shamsi bowled the final ball of the 46th over, having been hit for a boundary on the previous delivery. Suryakumar attempted a reverse sweep, but the ball gripped the surface more than expected. As a result, he played the shot before the ball reached him, and it struck his glove, popping up in the air. Quinton de Kock, amidst the crowd's astonishment, took a few quick steps to his left and then made a spectacular dive forward, resembling a swimmer in action. He managed to catch the ball just before it touched the ground, creating a moment that will surely be remembered in World Cup history and causing a stir on Twitter.
Brilliant catch
What a catch
22 runs in 14 balls
Not a bird or plane
Very good cameo
Imapactful
Brilliant knock
Back to back
Departs
Surya out!
I've never see such a fierce bowling lineup in Indian cricket history. This group, led by Bumrah, Shami, Siraj, Jadeja, and Kuldeep, is exceptional. With them, we stand the best chance of winning the World Cup. They will secure the world cup for us. 🤞❤️
— Vipin Tiwari (@Vipintiwari952_) November 5, 2023
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