The IND vs NZ ODI World Cup match witnessed an early fielding masterclass from Shreyas Iyer at HPCA Stadium in Dharmshala. Iyer took a breathtaking catch to dismiss New Zealand opener Dewon Conway. The 28-year-old not only took a stunning catch but also imitated Ravindra Jadeja’s ‘medal’ celebration.
The incident happened in the 4th over. Mohammed SIraj bowled a length ball at the stumps and Conway tried to flick it but it goes in the air and Iyer grabbed it while diving to his right at forward square leg.
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For those unfamiliar, Ravindra Jadeja brought out the unique ‘medal’ celebration during the game against Bangladesh after he took a spectacular catch at point. His celebration was a reference to a recent practice in the Indian dressing room, where the best fielder of the match is awarded a medal by the fielding coach.
So far, Virat Kohli, Shardul Thakur, KL Rahul have won this medal. Now, it appears that Shreyas is on the hunt for the medal.
Talking about the game, Team India have made a terrific start with the ball, keeping New Zealand’s run-rate to just 2.5. Earlier, Indian skipper Rohit Sharma won the toss and opted to field first.
India (Playing XI): Rohit Sharma(c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul(w), Suryakumar Yadav, Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Siraj
New Zealand (Playing XI): Devon Conway, Will Young, Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham(w/c), Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, Mitchell Santner, Matt Henry, Lockie Ferguson, Trent Boult
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