Catches win matches is one of the most famous phrases used in the game of cricket. Everyone knows the importance of catches and how a single catch can turn the match on its head, be it in any form of the game.
In the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2018, we have witnessed many blinders being taken so far in this season. Fielders have shown some superb athleticism and the effort they put in to get to the ball – throwing their body on the field and completing those stunning catches.
Let’s have a look at some of the brilliant catches taken so far in IPL 2018:
1. Quinton de Kock – Match No 8: RCB vs KXIP
RCB’s wicket-keeper Quinton de Kock surprised everyone with his effort behind the stumps to take a stunning catch, dismissing Mayank Agarwal. For his ‘Superman’ effort behind the stumps, Quinton bagged the ‘perfect catch of the match’ award of Rs 1 Lakh.
Quinton de Kock takes a blinder!https://t.co/isnOXAfxc0
— Faizal Khan (@faizalkhanm9) 14 April 2018
2. Kieron Pollard – Match 9: DD vs MI
Mumbai India’s explosive batsman, Kieron Pollard plucked one out of the thin air to dismiss Rishabh Pant.
Pollard’s brilliance on the fieldhttps://t.co/jL1GZ99Ann
— Faizal Khan (@faizalkhanm9) 14 April 2018
3. Hardik Pandya – Match 9 – DD vs MI
Another Mumbai Indian’s player, Hardik Pandya ran full tilt and took a diving catch of DD’s Maxwell, leaving everyone in awe.
The Pandya jodi!https://t.co/AYnXk7wljK
— Faizal Khan (@faizalkhanm9) 14 April 2018
4. Shakib Al Hasan – Match 07 – SRH vs MI
SRH’s all-rounder Shakib took a forward diving catch to dismiss MI’s captain Rohit Sharma.
Unreal catch from Shakib Al Hasan https://t.co/1Qbz3lnhG5
— Faizal Khan (@faizalkhanm9) 12 April 2018
5. Shakib Al Hasan – Match 10 – SRH vs KKR
SRH’s all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan took one-handed stunner off his own bowling to dismiss Chris Lynn. Shakib dived to his left to complete the catch.
Shakib’s one-handed catch to dismiss Lynnhttps://t.co/4rrwjAjAZr
— Faizal Khan (@faizalkhanm9) April 15, 2018
6. Manish Pandey – Match 10 – SRH vs KKR
SRH’s Manish Pandey dived to his right to grab a stunner while fielding at a point to dismiss Nitish Rana. Pandey fumbled at the start but managed to hold on to it.
Manish Pandey’s diving catch to dismiss Andre Russellhttps://t.co/oJcqRPXcKP
— Faizal Khan (@faizalkhanm9) 14 April 2018
7. Manish Pandey – Match 10 – SRH vs KKR
Again during match No 10 of the IPL, Manish Pandey showcased his brilliance on the field to take a diving catch to dismiss KKR’s explosive batsman Andre Russell.
Manish Pandey’s diving catch to dismiss Andre Russellhttps://t.co/oJcqRPXcKP
— Faizal Khan (@faizalkhanm9) 14 April 2018
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