[Watch] Harmanpreet Kaur's Stunning Dive To Dismiss Dangerous Tazmin Brits
Harmanpreet Kaur's Brilliant Catch Dismisses Tazmin Brits [x.com]
In the 3rd T20I of South Africa Women’s tour of India 2024 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai, India Women won the toss and opted to bowl first.
Harmanpreet Kaur's decision to field first paid off handsomely as India bowled out South Africa for a mere 84 runs in 17.1 overs, before chasing the total by 10 wickets. Nevertheless, Harmanpreet - the fielder - provided her side one of the most brilliant catches taken on this tour.
Pooja Vastrakar was the star with the ball, picking up four wickets, while Radha Yadav claimed three. However, it was a moment of brilliance in the field that stole the spotlight.
Watch: Harmanpreet Kaur Stunning Catch
During the 4th ball of the 8th over, Deepti Sharma bowled a flighted delivery outside off-stump to Tazmin Brits. Brits, attempting to lift it over mid-off, stepped out of her crease but mistimed her shot.
The ball went towards Harmanpreet Kaur at mid-off. Kaur made a spectacular leap forward and to her right, catching the ball just inches off the turf. This catch was pivotal, as Brits were looking dangerous with her 20 runs off 23 balls, including three boundaries.
At the time of the Brits' dismissal, South Africa was 45/3. Her wicket proved to be a turning point as the South African team struggled to stabilize afterward. The dismissal underscored India's dominance and sharp fielding skills.