Mohammed Siraj, a Team India bowler, was at his athletic best as he held an amazing catch to cement Nitish Kumar’s dismissal from the current 2024 T20 World Cup match against the United States. The match is under underway at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York.
After being reduced to 56/4 in the 12th over, the USA entered a good phase of the game. Kumar got the initiative against the powerful Indian bowling assault. He dismissed Hardik Pandya for a few of boundaries, while Corey Anderson smacked a six off Axar Patel to change the tide somewhat.
Nitish Kumar attempted a massive pull shot off Arshdeep Singh’s short delivery in the 15th over, but only achieved height rather than distance. Mohammed Siraj, positioned a few meters inside the boundary line, had his job cut out for him. The pacer arrived on time, sprang full length, and made the catch in one motion.
Take a look at this incredible fielding performance:
Nitish Kumar ended up scoring the most runs for the USA in the innings, 27 off 23 deliveries. His dismissal left the team on 81/5 after 15 overs.
Mohammed Siraj Awarded Fielding Medal in Dressing Room for Outstanding Efforts Against Ireland
The bowler received the medal for being the greatest fielder on the team, and Team India will continue its backstage routine in the 2024 T20 World Cup as well. He provided a run out and was outstanding in the field as India knocked Ireland out for 96 runs and won by eight wickets.
Mohammed Siraj executed another run out in the current match against the United States, this time off the final ball of the innings. He dismissed Jasdeep Singh with a straightforward direct blow from close range.
As of this writing, the USA’s innings have ended at 110/8. Mohammed Siraj ended wicketless in four overs, surrendering 25 runs.
