New Delhi: New Zealand skipper Tim Southee undoubtedly is one of the best fielders in modern day cricket. Mostly seen present in the slip cordon, Southee has a record of pulling off remarkable catches in the field. During the third day of the first Test match on Friday, the veteran player pulled off a jaw-dropping catch in Galle.
In the third over of Sri Lanka’s second innings, pacer William O’Rourke bowled a back-of-a-length ball just on the off stump, which took Sri Lankan batter Pathum Nissanka by surprise as it had some unexpected bounce. The batter tried to defend fifth ball of the over as it came unexpectedly towards him but unfortunately, the ball kissed the shoulder of his bat, flying straight to the slip region.
Southee, who was placed at the second slip had to fly in the air to complete the catch. The Kiwi skipper flew like a superman and grabbed the catch with just his right hand, sending the Lankan batter packing. The remarkable catch stunned the Sri Lanka dug out and also received a lot of appreciation from the spectators and the fellow teammates.
Watch the one-handed stunner
WHAT A CATCH BY 35-YEAR-OLD TIM SOUTHEE. 🤯🙇
– One of the best in 2024…!!!! pic.twitter.com/RVM4l1xHC6
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) September 20, 2024
Meanwhile, hosts Sri Lanka stretched their lead to 202 runs when stumps were called on the third day’s play in Galle. The hosts had reached 237 for 4 with Dhananjaya de Silva and Angelo Mathews batting on the crease. Both the batters, with identical score of 34 each, will resume the batting on the fourth day with an aim to further stretch the lead and make it difficult for the Kiwis to chase the score in the fourth and last innings. William ORourke proved to be the destructor in chief with three wickets while Ajaz Patel also contributed with a lone wicket.
Tim Southee took a brilliant catch to dismiss Pathum Nissanka on the third day of the opening Test match between Sri Lanka and New Zealand at Galle. Cricket Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Cricket Live Score, Sports Breaking News from Sports Today
