[Watch] Sanju Samson Redeem Himself With A Dhoni-like Catch To Remove Captain Asalanka

Samson takes a stunning catch [X.com]

Sanju Samson may have had a terrible day, going for a duck and dropping an easy catch, but he redeemed himself with an excellent catch against Sri Lanka in the third T20I match at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium on July 30.

During Sri Lanka's innings, India needed a breakthrough as the hosts were inching closer to victory, just 21 runs short with 21 balls remaining. Samson's catch proved crucial in this tight situation. The incident occurred in the 17th over, bowled by Washington Sundar. 

Sundar, who had already dismissed Wanindu Hasaranga, bowled a flighted off-break from around the wicket to Sri Lankan skipper Charith Asalanka.

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Watch - Sanju Samosn takes a stunning catch

The ball turned slightly away after pitching, and Asalanka, attempting to defend, edged it faintly. This time, Samson was alert and grabbed the catch safely. Asalanka started walking back to the pavilion even before the umpire raised his finger, confident in his dismissal. Sundar now found himself on a hat-trick, with India suddenly back in the contest.

Samson's catch shifted the momentum in India's favor, showcasing his resilience and determination to make amends for his earlier mistakes

At the time of writing, Sri Lanka are at 132 for 6 in 19 overs.

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