Lynn's stunner, and the importance of teamwork
We asked readers what their favourite catch in the IPL was
20-May-2015
Kieron Pollard took two stunning catches to complete one dismissal in 2014 • BCCI
Sanjay N M
Matthew Hayden's catch in the 2010 final was a game-changer, not only because it was the crucial wicket of Kieron Pollard, but also due to the odd fielding position that MS Dhoni had set. Chennai Super Kings went on to claim their first title, and followed it up with another in the 2011 edition. The catch that established CSK as the best IPL team ever.
Matthew Hayden's catch in the 2010 final was a game-changer, not only because it was the crucial wicket of Kieron Pollard, but also due to the odd fielding position that MS Dhoni had set. Chennai Super Kings went on to claim their first title, and followed it up with another in the 2011 edition. The catch that established CSK as the best IPL team ever.
Bidwan Baruah
I believe Kieron Pollard's stunning catch against Rajasthan Royals to dismiss Kevon Cooper in IPL 2014 was the best of all. It had agility, flexibility,presence of mind and above all a touch of magic!
I believe Kieron Pollard's stunning catch against Rajasthan Royals to dismiss Kevon Cooper in IPL 2014 was the best of all. It had agility, flexibility,presence of mind and above all a touch of magic!
David Hussey's catch to dismiss Paul Collingwood in 2010 comes very close, but I rank this higher because Pollard took two unbelievable catches within this single catch; each of them was very, very tough, while Hussey's was a combination of juggling and presence of mind.
Rijul Shah
The best catch to me is of David Hussey's to dismiss Paul Collingwood in Delhi Daredevils' match against Kolkata Knight Riders in 2010. To pull off a blinder at the boundary ropes, at the third attempt. Special Effort. Special.
The best catch to me is of David Hussey's to dismiss Paul Collingwood in Delhi Daredevils' match against Kolkata Knight Riders in 2010. To pull off a blinder at the boundary ropes, at the third attempt. Special Effort. Special.
Koushik Ganapathi
There are many. But to point out one, it has to be the combined effort from Ajinkya Rahane and Johan Botha in the fifth edition of the IPL. Chasing 171, Pune Warriors were reeling at 112 for 8 with three overs to go. The ball goes in the air. Johan Botha at long-off takes the catch and loses his balance and is about to go over the boundary rope. But what makes it spectacular is that he relays the ball to Ajinkya Rahane, who is running in from long-on.
There are many. But to point out one, it has to be the combined effort from Ajinkya Rahane and Johan Botha in the fifth edition of the IPL. Chasing 171, Pune Warriors were reeling at 112 for 8 with three overs to go. The ball goes in the air. Johan Botha at long-off takes the catch and loses his balance and is about to go over the boundary rope. But what makes it spectacular is that he relays the ball to Ajinkya Rahane, who is running in from long-on.
A similar effort was pulled off in the 2015 edition by another Royals duo, Tim Southee and Karun Nair. The Botha-Rahane stunner has to be rated better, since Botha had to throw the ball quite a distance with minimum time to react.
It also implies the essence of the game is teamwork in every aspect and it's not just the skill that is needed at the highest level.
Swapnil
No doubt the best catch was from Chris Lynn to dismiss AB de Villiers in the 2014 IPL edition, with RCB needing six from three balls. AB hits the ball and it seemed like it would go all the way but Lynn pulled off a stunner at deep midwicket as if defying the laws of physics and this ultimately helped Knight Riders win the match by two runs.
No doubt the best catch was from Chris Lynn to dismiss AB de Villiers in the 2014 IPL edition, with RCB needing six from three balls. AB hits the ball and it seemed like it would go all the way but Lynn pulled off a stunner at deep midwicket as if defying the laws of physics and this ultimately helped Knight Riders win the match by two runs.
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