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From Fumble To Fame: How Madushka-Mathews Made Duckett Fall With A Relay Catch

Poulomi Chakraborty

Madushka-Mathews' Unreal Realy Catch To Dismiss Ducket (Source: @ChopadeAas91145/x.com)Madushka-Mathews' Unreal Realy Catch To Dismiss Ducket (Source: @ChopadeAas91145/x.com)

The cricket world often witnessed some unusual moments, from bizarre incidents to breathtaking ones. But during the second Test between England and Sri Lanka in 2024, fans witnessed one of the most extraordinary catches in the history of the game.

Stationed in the slips, Madushka fumbled Ben Duckett’s edge, but Angelo Mathews reacted swiftly to complete a stunning catch as the English batter walked off in disbelief.

Madushka Fumbles But Mathews Grabs As Duckett Falls

After a heartbreaking defeat in the first Test against England, Sri Lanka regrouped in the second Test match of the series, as one of the most unique catches was yet to be unfolded in the match. After scoring 427 runs while batting first in the match, England returned in the second innings with a 231-run lead.

As Ben Duckett came to open the innings with Dan Lawrence, England faced an early setback as Lawrence departed, scoring only 7 runs. But the real drama was yet to be unfolded. In the 11th over, Milan Rathnayake came to bowl and Duckett was on strike.

In the second delivery of the over, Rathnayake bowled a good length one. Duckett went for the drive, but the ball took the edge and flew towards the gully. Positioned at point, Nishan Madushka had his chance, but the ball slipped through his hands.

As the edge flew toward the gully, Angelo Mathews seized the moment with lightning reflexes, grabbing a stunning catch. With that, Ben Duckett departed, scoring 24 runs. That jaw-dropping catch stunned the cricket world and left the batter in disbelief.

Jadeja-Sudharsan’s Relay Catch Mirrors The Memory

As the Shubman Gill-led Team India is facing England in the first Test match of the series, Jadeja-Sudharsan’s relay catch while dismissing Jamie Smith mirrors the previous memory. On the third day, England's batters are tightening their grip on the match.

In the third delivery of the 80th over, Prasidh Krishna bowled towards the short outside the off stump. Smith went for the pull, but mistimed it, sending the ball sailing toward deep midwicket. Ravindra Jadeja stationed there moved in for the catch.

Realizing he was crossing the boundary, Jadeja quickly tossed the ball mid-air to Sai Sudharsan, sprinting in from deep backward square. That combined effort sealed the wicket, and Jamie Smith walked out on 40 runs.