[Watch] Déjà Vu! Yashasvi Jaiswal Takes a Travis Head-Like Catch to Dismiss Ben Duckett

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India’s young opener Yashasvi Jaiswal made an unforgettable impact on his ODI debut with a stunning catch that left fans amazed. During the first ODI against England at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium in Nagpur, Jaiswal pulled off a breathtaking effort to send Ben Duckett back to the pavilion.

The brilliant moment happened in the 10th over of England’s innings when debutant Harshit Rana bowled a short-of-a-length delivery. Duckett, who was batting well, attempted a pull shot but mistimed it. The ball went high in the air, and Jaiswal, stationed at midwicket, reacted quickly.

He sprinted backward, kept his eyes on the ball, and then made a full-length dive to grab it just before it hit the ground. His effort gave India their second breakthrough of the match, as Duckett was dismissed for 32 off 29 balls.

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Fans Recall Travis Head’s Catch in the World Cup Final

Jaiswal’s incredible catch reminded fans of Travis Head’s stunning effort in the ODI World Cup 2023 final. Head had taken a similar running catch in the deep field to dismiss Rohit Sharma, which proved to be a turning point in the match. That moment had left Indian fans heartbroken as India, despite dominating the league stage, lost the final to Australia.

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As for the match, England captain Jos Buttler won the toss and chose to bat first. Duckett and Phil Salt gave England a strong start with a 75-run partnership before Salt was run out for 43 off 26 balls. In the next over, Rana got Duckett’s wicket, thanks to Jaiswal’s brilliance in the field. Rana struck again in the same over, dismissing Harry Brook for a duck, giving India a strong position early in the game.

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