Arshdeep Singh’s catch during IND vs AUS 4th T20I In a match where India had to dig deep after erratic batting, one moment of athletic brilliance in the field turned the tide of the game, with Arshdeep Singh’s stunning catch dismissing Mitchell Marsh.The dismissal came in the 10th over of Australia’s chase when skipper Suryakumar Yadav turned to Shivam Dube, a slightly unorthodox bowling change with two well-set batsmen at the crease. The move worked like a charm. Known more for his big hitting acumen than bowling, Dube struck gold with a cleverly disguised slower short ball.
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There was no pace on him for Marsh to work with. The Australian skipper mistimed the ball horribly when attempting a pull and sent the ball high to the deep back edge of square.As the ball hung in the damp Carrara air, Arshdeep Singh, positioned near the ropes, timed it to perfection. He sprinted a few yards to his right, kept his eyes on the ball and completed a clean catch just inside the boundary cushion, a moment when the Indians ground erupted with joy.Watch:It was a major breakthrough for India. Marsh, who looked in ominous touch with 30 deliveries from 24 deliveries, had already hit four 4s and threatened to anchor Australia’s chase. His wicket, coming just behind the second in the previous over, gave India the opening they desperately needed to regain control.At the time of writing, Australia were 98/5, with 70 runs needed off 41 balls. On a night when the batting fireworks were limited, Arshdeep’s safe hands provided the spark that could well define the turning point of India’s spirited fightback at Carrara.
