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[Watch] Shardul Thakur Assists Hardik Pandya With ‘Outrageous’ Catch Down The Rope 

image-lnlkuqwiHardik Pandya celebrating the wicket [AP]

In a thrilling World Cup 2023 match between India and Afghanistan at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, Hardik Pandya delivered a deadly bouncer that sent Rahmanullah Gurbaz packing. The game was hanging in the balance, and Pandya's wicket was a much-needed breakthrough for the Indian team.

Afghanistan had won the toss and elected to bat, putting India under pressure. It was Pandya's birthday, and he celebrated it in style by making a significant impact on the match. In the 13th over, Pandya unleashed a ferocious bouncer that left Gurbaz with no choice but to attempt a pull shot over deep fine leg.

What happened next was pure cricketing brilliance. Shardul Thakur, positioned at deep fine leg, read the play beautifully, and with impeccable timing and athleticism, he leaped to take the catch. However, what followed was even more spectacular. Thakur, in an extraordinary display of coordination, flicked the ball back into the air as his momentum threatened to carry him over the boundary. He then calmly strolled back inside the field to complete the catch, making it look ridiculously easy.

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The umpires reviewed the catch, but the replays only affirmed the sheer brilliance and skill displayed by Shardul Thakur. Gurbaz had to depart, and the Indian team and fans had reason to celebrate.

At the time of writing, Afghanistan had managed to score 63 runs but had lost three wickets in 14 overs.