Cricket is the game of glorious uncertainties which further cling on several surprises for the fans while having its ingredients as the last-ball thrillers, vicious spells and gusty innings from the batsmen.
The strokes from the batsmen are cherished, so as, a peach of a delivery is applauded by the fans, but it’s the fielders who also become the treasure trove of memories in the middle especially for the commentators in the booth who at times run out of breath – to come out with the best of the adjectives while summing-up the fantastic catches during the cricketing carnivals.
The similar moment took place in the 18th match of the ongoing Pakistan Super League of the second edition when Karachi Kings skipper Kumar Sangakkara pulled off a spectacular catch to send back Lahore Qalandar’s opening batsman Cameron Delport (3 off 4) on the bowling of Mohammad Amir.
Have a look at the super Sanga’s catch while diving full-length to his right:
“Is that the best catch in Habib Bank PSL?,” asked Alan Wilkins in the commentary box.
It was the sixth delivery off the first over when Amir pitched it short to see the ball brushing the Delport’s gloves who tried to pull it down to the square leg region for a maximum.
Interestingly, had you witnessed three left-handers in the single frame which included a bowler, batsman and the wicket-keeper himself?
The veteran batsman and acrobatic wicket-keeper had in the recent past claimed some sensational catches for his national side Sri Lanka but this one was termed as one of the best catches in PSL so far.
However, the game also saw blitzkrieg from West Indies import Kieron Pollard, who had blasted 45 off 20 balls before clinching the last-ball thriller while smashing a six on the bowling of Aamer Yamin when they required four off one.