IPL Viral Video: During a thrilling encounter against Royal Challengers Bangalore in the 16th edition of the Indian Premier League, Venkatesh Iyer, a talented batsman of the Kolkata Knight Riders, showcased exceptional fielding skills by executing one of the finest catches of the tournament.
Venkatesh Iyer pulls off a stunner
The match presented Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) with an opportunity to seek revenge for their previous 81-run defeat to Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at Eden Gardens. Led by their captain Virat Kohli, RCB won the toss and elected to bowl first. Despite their clinical efforts, KKR managed to set a target of 201 runs for the home team.
In pursuit of the challenging total, Virat Kohli displayed his skills with a brisk 54 off 37 balls, while Mahipal Lomror contributed an exciting 34 runs. However, RCB struggled to maintain a high run rate as KKR consistently took wickets at regular intervals. RCB was eager for Virat Kohli to continue his innings after reaching his half-century, but their hopes were dashed when he fell victim to Andre Russell’s bowling.
On the very first delivery of the 13th over, Andre Russell unleashed a short-pitched ball, tempting Virat Kohli to pull the delivery towards the mid-wicket boundary with confidence. Initially appearing destined for a boundary, the ball encountered the vigilant presence of Venkatesh Iyer patrolling the boundary. Iyer swiftly covered significant ground, diving with exceptional athleticism to snatch the ball in mid-air. Despite tumbling after making the catch, Iyer managed to maintain a firm grip on the ball, securing a sensational catch that left the spectators in awe.
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KKR eventually managed to go past the batting lineup since no other batter was left on the crease. They won the match by 21 runs and pulled off just their third victory of the season, while RCB got their first defeat after winning two back-to-back matches.
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