IND vs SA live: ‘Superman’ Keegan Petersen pulls off a screamer to dismiss Cheteshwar Pujara – Keegan Petersen had the viewers off their seats as the Proteas batter pulled off a stunning catch early on Day 3 of the Ind vs SA 3rd Test. With South Africa looking to dent India’s charge to set a huge target, Petersen’s inspired bit of fielding got rid of Cheteshwar Pujara putting them ahead in the contest. Follow Insidesport.in for IND vs SA live updates.
IND vs SA live: ‘Superman’ Keegan Petersen pulls off a screamer to dismiss Cheteshwar Pujara – Watch video
Keegan Petersen went viral on social media on Thursday after he pulled off a blinder on Day 3 of the IND vs SA 3rd Test in Cape Town. In what was just the second ball of the day, Marco Jansen bowled a short ball at Cheteshwar Pujara who attempted to play it down the leg side. Petersen who was stationed at leg slip, put in a full length dive to catch the ball in what was one of the best catches in recent times.
Keegan Petersen with a magnificent catch on the second ball of the day😍 #SAvIND #FreedomTestSeries #BePartOfIt | @Betway_India pic.twitter.com/zqcAtMahSi
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IND vs SA live: ‘Superman’ Keegan Petersen pulls off a screamer to dismiss Cheteshwar Pujara – Watch video
It was the second successive day that a wicket had fallen on the second ball of the day’s play. On Day 2, Aiden Markram was sent back by Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah on his second ball of the first over of the day.
The script couldn’t have been better written for the home side as Kagiso Rabada followed Pujara’s dismissal by sending back Ajinkya Rahane, who fell for only a single run to his name.
As for Keegan Petersen, he continues to enjoy a good series, having scored a career-best 72 in the first innings of the Cape Town Test. Petersen had scored his maiden career half-century at Johannesburg.
