Kings XI Punjab’s Nicholas Pooran pulled off a spectacular save on the mid-wicket boundary in opposition to Rajasthan Royals throughout Match 9 of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020. Sanju Samson launched the ball into the Sharjah sky and the ball virtually sailed over the ropes however for Pooran’s herculean effort as he leaped within the air, caught the ball mid-air and parried it again into the sphere of play whereas he was airborne earlier than touchdown on the flawed facet of the boundary. The hassle saved what appeared sure to be a six and the batsman may solely run two runs.
“That is one of the best I’ve seen,” remarked Kevin Pietersen on air, who was commentating on the time.
“Pooran has simply produced one of many biggest fielding saves I’ve ever seen. That was virtually two yards over the rope and to tug it again…Wow! The place is that this customary of fielding going to take us subsequent,” tweeted Pietersen’s fellow commentator Harsha Bhogle.
“How did you do this, Pooran??? Are you carrying a cape beneath your #KXIP t-shirt?? Have not seen something like this ever,” quipped Aakash Chopra on Twitter.
Praises and compliments got here from so far as England as James Taylor tweeted: “That’s the greatest piece of fielding you will ever see from Pooran!!!! Wow!!!”
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Pooran’s athleticism saved 4 runs for the workforce in a high-pressure chase whilst RR got here out all weapons blazing to chase down 224 set by KXIP.
Earlier, Mayank Agarwal hit is maiden IPL century to assist KXIP put up 223/2 of their 20 overs.
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