Duleep Trophy | Twitter reacts to Riyan Parag's grass-top catch to send well-set Ricky Bhui packing

Debayan Sinha

There's nothing more gratifying for a fielder than dismissing a well-set batter and altering the game's trajectory. This moment unfolded on the final day of the Duleep Trophy match between India A and India D, where Ricky Bhui's impressive knock was interrupted by a splendid catch from Riyan Parag.

โ€ŒRicky Bhui and Yash Dubey started cautiously in India D's chase, building a 100-run partnership and reaching 95/1 in 29 overs. India A then broke the partnership with Dubey's run-out in the 30th over and Devdutt Padikkal's dismissal by Shams Mulani in the 32nd over. Despite a strong 53-run stand between Bhui and Shreyas Iyer, India D lost momentum with Iyer's departure and Bhui's eventual wicket in the 47th over. Post-lunch, Bhui and Sanju Samson continued to push the score, but Samson fell short of a half-century, and India D fell short of their target, with Bhui scoring a valiant 113 before being dismissed, courtesy of a great catch by Riyan Parag.ย 

On the fifth ball of the 72nd over, Tanush Kotian delivered a fuller ball pitched outside the off stump. Bhui, judging the line well, pressed forward to defend but was caught off guard by the sharp turn, resulting in a thick outside edge. The ball sped towards the first slip where Riyan Parag was stationed. The Assam star leaned forward and took a brilliant low catch with both hands. The TV Umpire reviewed the catch and confirmed it was fair, leading to Bhuiโ€™s dismissal after he scored 113 off 195 deliveries. Bhui was met with a standing ovation from the home crowd, sending Twitter into a frenzy.

What a catch from Riyan Parag!

Brilliant catch!

Strong reflexes!

Great inns!

Great knock comes to an end!

Brilliant player!

What a pluck that was!

Future star!

Big innings that was!

Yes it was!

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