In a thrilling encounter at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi, the 38th match of the ICC Cricket World Cup between Bangladesh and Sri Lanka witnessed a moment of sheer brilliance. Mushfiqur Rahim, the Bangladeshi wicketkeeper, stole the show with a breathtaking catch that is now the talk of the tournament.
Bangladesh won the toss and elected to bowl, setting the stage for an exciting match. Right from the first over, Bangladesh began to assert their dominance. The opening over proved pivotal as it saw the dismissal of Sri Lankan batsman Kusal Perera, and it was Mushfiqur Rahim’s stunning catch that captured the world’s attention.
Kusal Perera fell victim to Bangladesh’s young pace sensation, Shoriful Islam, in the very first over of the match. It was the final delivery of the over that left the crowd in awe. Kusal attempted a powerful stroke towards the offside but failed to connect, resulting in a faint edge.
Mushfiqur Rahim’s lightning-fast reflexes came into play as he dove full stretch to capture the ball, completing an extraordinary catch. The athleticism and agility displayed by Mushfiqur were nothing short of sensational, leaving spectators and fellow teammates astonished.
Watch Mushfiqur Rahim’s Stunning Catch To Dismiss Kusal Perera
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Bangladesh’s Playing XI: Shakib Al Hasan (C), Tanzid Hasan, Litton Das, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Mushfiqur Rahim, Mahmudullah, Towhid Hridoy, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam.
Sri Lanka’s Playing XI:  Kusal Mendis (C), Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Perera, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka, Angelo Mathews, Dhananjaya de Silva, Maheesh Theekshana, Dushmantha Chameera, Kasun Rajitha, Dilshan Madushanka.
