WATCH: Shubman Gill turns Superman in Galle, takes stunning one-handed catch
In a stunning display of athleticism, India captain Shubman Gill made an incredible one-handed catch to send Kamindu Mendis packing during the Galle Test match. The catch occurred off Kuldeep Yadav's delivery as Gill dove to his left, clinching the ball just inches above the pitch. Following his dismissal for fourteen runs, Sri Lanka found themselves at fifty-nine for four, sparking wild…
In the first session of Day 3 of the Galle Test, India captain Shubman Gill displayed remarkable skill with a one-handed catch, stunning the crowd at the stadium. The catch was taken off the bowling of Kuldeep Yadav, who dismissed Sri Lanka batter Kamindu Mendis for just 14 runs. Gill leaped to his left at short extra cover, reaching horizontally to secure the ball just inches above the ground.
Mendis had attempted to push the ball through the off side but failed to control it. Gill's extraordinary grab left the Galle crowd in awe, and he immediately celebrated by jumping up and punching the air. His teammates surrounded him in celebration, acknowledging the standout catch of the match. Mendis departed for 14 off 25 balls, contributing to Sri Lanka's current score of 59/4.
The spectacular catch came during a session dominated by India's spinners, who reduced Sri Lanka to 99/5, with India having bowled out the visitors for 462. Other contributors to India's strong performance included Manav Suthar, Kuldeep Yadav, and Ravindra Jadeja, while Shubman Gill added a spectacular one-handed catch to dismiss Kamindu Mendis for 14.
Sri Lanka now trails India by 363 runs, with only five wickets remaining. India's first innings was anchored by Devdutt Padikkal's 167, KL Rahul's 82, and Dhruv Jurel's 51.
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