Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25: Australian fielders produced a stunning moment during the ongoing first Test at Nathan McSweeney and Marnus Labuschagne combined for a world-class catch to dismiss India’s Harshit Rana during the first innings.
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The moment occured during the 47th over, as Harshit Rana, who showed intent from Ball 1, edged the ball off Josh Hazlewood’s bowling into the slip region, where Nathan McSweeney dived to get a hand on it, but the ball slipped form his hand, which eventually, was grabbed by a ‘diving’ Marnus Labuschagne… MID-AIR!
The effort brought an end to the inning of Harshit Rana, who departed for 7 off 5 on his debut, as India were reduced to 128/8 at that moment. India finished their innings on 150, as they were bundled out by Australia.
Watch The Incredible Catch HERE
India Produce Stunning Fightback In Session 3 Of Day 1
No one could have thought that India will be on top after what unfolded at the conclusion of Tea on Day 1, as the bowlers needed to put on a miraculous performane to save the match for the reigning BGT champions.
Captain Jasprit Bumrah led from the front, as Australia are reduced to 67/7 in 27 overs, with Alex Carey the only recognised batter out there.
Bumrah scalped 3 wickets and ran through the top order of the hosts, as they never recovered from their early jitters, and India now stands a chance of hodling a lead over the Mighty Aussies.
Harshit Rana, who got out to a stunning catch, produced one classic of his own, as his first-ever Test wicket was none other than India’s National Enemy in cricket – Travis Head.
The KKR pacer got rid of the in-form opener with a peach of a delivery, that met the off-stump.
Watch the clip here:
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A dream start to his international career for the young pacer! 🔥
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