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During the second T20I of the five-match series between West Indies and India at Providence Stadium in Guyana, fans witnessed a moment of brilliance in the field as Kyle Mayers produced a sensational direct hit to dismiss Suryakumar Yadav.
Batting first, left-handed opener Ishan Kishan was looking in sublime touch, playing an aggressive innings to bolster the team’s total. As he along with Yadav attempted a quick single to rotate the strike, little did they know that Mayers had a spectacular plan up his sleeve.
The Moment of Brilliance
Fielding at a crucial position, Mayers swooped down on the ball with lightning speed, and in one swift motion, unleashed a powerful throw towards the stumps. The ball tr𒉰aveled like a bullet, hitting the bulls-eye with unerring accuracy, catching Yadav well short of his crease.
Mayers’ spectacular fielding effort left the commentators in awe and sent the crowd into a frenzy. The replay of the moment showcased the sheer athleticism and precision in Mayers’ throw, leaving fans marvelling at the talent on display.
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Yadav’s dismissal proved to be a big one for the Men in Blue as they were under pressure to score some quick runs in the powerplay. The wicket dented India’s middle-order stability and turned the tide in favour of the hosts.
Here’s the video:
Magical Mayers hits the Bulls Eye, once again 🎯
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— FanCode (@FanCode)
Social Media Buzz:
Following the stunning run-out, social media platforms exploded with praises for Mayers’ fielding brilliance. Fans and cricket pundits hailed the West Indian all-rounder for his athleticism and match-turning contribution on the field.
. really has a golden arm. Another run out 𒁃again. 🏝🇮🇳🏏
— Jeremy Alcala-Jac🃏k 🇹🇹✈️💦 (@jack_allstar23)
🏏🔥 K𒀰yle Mayers strikes gold once more with a stunning run-out, sending Suryakumar Yadav packing!
— Lakshminarayana (@LnMedikonda)
1st T20I: Kyle Mayers scores a direct-hit to remove Sanju S🐻amson.
2nd T20I: Kyle Mayers scores a direct-hit to remove Suryakumar Yadav.🙈♐
— Faiz Fazel (@theFaizFazel)
Kyle Mayers, The Golden Arm.
— Mirza Zaid (@aM_MirzaZaid)
Meanwhile, Yadav faced another setback in the West Indies tour with his recent dismissal. The Mumbai batter had earlier scored a run-a-ball 21 in the first T20I, where India narrowly missed victory by four runs. In the preceding three ODIs a🐭gainst the same opponents, Yadav managed just 78 runs, with his highest score being 35 in the third game.
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