Watch: Shubman Gill’s stunning catch leaves fans in awe
Indian captain Shubman Gill produced a stunning catch on the third day of the first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle, leaving fans and commentators amazed. That was a blinder from Shubman Gill to dismiss Kamindu Mendis.. #SLVIND pic.twitter.com/Dl9BrLSpJQ — Nibraz Ramzan (@nibraz88cricket) August 17, 2026 Gill was fully stretched as he leapt to his left at extra cover to dismiss Kamindu Mendis off…
On the third day of the first Test between India and Sri Lanka in Galle, Indian skipper Shubman Gill demonstrated exceptional skill with a breathtaking catch, leaving fans and pundits in awe. The catch was off a fuller delivery from Kuldeep Yadav, bowled by left-arm wrist-spinner Kuldeep Yadav. Mendis had ventured down the pitch to drive the ball, but Gill's instinctive reaction allowed him to snatch the low catch as the ball almost touched the ground.
Gill celebrated his incredible feat by throwing the ball into the air, causing sheer amazement among the spectators. Sanjay Manjrekar, a commentator, remarked, "Wow, he had no right to take that... It was never within his reach." India's bowlers, led by Gill, had an impressive opening session, claiming five wickets and reducing Sri Lanka to 99-5 at lunch.
After India's innings concluded with a score of 462, Sri Lanka were bowled out for 99, leaving India with a formidable lead of 363 runs.
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