PBKS skipper Sam Curran displayeÂd exceptional agility with a stunning dive to dismiss RCBs veÂrsatile allrounder Cameron GreÂen in the gripping IPL 2024 match that unfolded on Thursday May 9. The captivating encounter took place at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamshala.
The incident occurred on the last ball of the first innings’ last over. PBKS pacer Harshal Patel attempted to keep the ball out of Cameron Green’s striking range by bowling a full slower delivery outside off stump.
Cameron Green flung it towards the long-on zone, searching for a boundary. Cameron Green couldn’t get the correct timing on the shot, but fielder Sam Curran sprinted to his right and made a spectacular grab with a well-timed dive.
You can watch the catch in the video below:
Virat Kohli’s Masterclass Drives RCB to Monumental Score of 241/7 against PBKS in IPL 2024
After being asked to bat first, RCB got off to a good start, but lost Faf du Plessis (9) and Will Jacks (12) in the process. After a few of reprieves, Virat Kohli settled down at the crease. He held one end as his partner, Rajat Patidar (55), hit a scorching half-century.
Following Patidar’s departure at the midway mark, Kohli grabbed the initiative and raised the ante with magnificent stroke play. He hit six sixes and seven fours on his way to 92 (47) before being bowled out in the 18th over. Cameron Green (46) and Dinesh Karthik (18) made crucial cameos to help RCB finish the innings on a strong note and reach 241. At the mid-innings break, Virat Kohli reflected on the first innings and stated:
“It was important to keep the strike rate up throughout the innings. There was a bit of tricky phase when Patidar got out and rain came. Green got a couple of boundaries and then I thought it’s time for me to go after the bowling.”
Virat Kohli
He added:
“When the seamers were bowling up front, it was two-paced. It was dry and the ball was stopping it. Due to the two-pace nature, it’s an opportunity for our pacers to exploit the swing. We thought anything over 230 would be great. We have a great bowling attack and the bowlers are confident.”
Virat Kohli
Following this encounter, RCB will face DC at home on Sunday, May 12.