Lucknow Super Giants versatile player Krunal Pandya executed one of the most spectacular boundary saves in cricket history while facing the Mumbai Indians. Initiating an attempt at a onehanded catch near the longoff Krunal astutely identified the imminent risk of breaching the boundary line. Consequently he ingeniously flicked the ball back into play before his momentum carried him beyond 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:
“I mean it’s just that I guess fielding is more related to fitness. Whatever the hard work you put in training wise is a reflection of this. Was happy to be able to pull that off.”
Krunal Pandya
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.