Lucknow Super Giants veÂrsatile player Krunal Pandya exeÂcuted one of the most speÂctacular boundary saves in cricket history while facing the Mumbai Indians. Initiating an attempt at a onehanded catch neÂar the longoff Krunal astutely identifieÂd the imminent risk of breaching the boundary line. Consequently he ingeniously flicked the ball back into play beÂfore his momentum carried him beÂyond the boundary.
On the second ball of the last over between MI and LSG, Naman Dhir attempted to hit a six off Naveen-ul-Haq’s bowling. MI needed 34 runs from the final six balls, and Naman began Naveen’s over with a maximum. If he had passed the boundary again, the momentum would have shifted in his favor, with MI requiring 22 off four.
However, Krunal Pandya denied Naman a six on the second ball. Watch the footage of that stunning rescue here:
Following the amazing save, Krunal Pandya returned to the field and threw the ball fast towards the non-striker’s end, almost dismissing Naman Dhir run-out. The Mumbai Indians only scored one run off that delivery.
The equation said 27 runs from four balls, thus Krunal’s save sealed the deal for LSG. LSG won the match by 19 runs.
Krunal Pandya Expresses Joy Over Amazing Save, Credits Training Dedication
Krunal spoke with the host announcers after the MI vs LSG match finished, reflecting on his amazing save near the boundary line, saying:
This season, Krunal’s squad, the Lucknow Super Giants, failed to make the playoffs. It was the first time since 2021 that Krunal’s side did not place in the top four.