Never Seen Such Incredible Fielding in One Game: Manjrekar on NZ
The recently concluded Champions Trophy match between India and New Zealand at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium was a thrilling encounter that had everything – runs, wickets, and some spectacular fielding displays. And one person who was thoroughly impressed with the Kiwis’ fielding was cricketer-turned-commentator Sanjay Manjrekar. Taking to social media, Manjrekar praised New Zealand’s fielding, saying, “Never seen such incredible fielding moments in one game! Wow NZ!”
Manjrekar’s statement was met with widespread agreement from cricket fans around the world, who were equally impressed with the Kiwis’ incredible fielding displays. And it’s hard to argue with Manjrekar’s assessment, given the number of spectacular catches and saves made by the New Zealand team throughout the match.
One of the standout moments of the match came when Glenn Phillips took a one-handed catch to dismiss India’s star batsman Virat Kohli. The catch was incredible not just for its difficulty, but also for the timing and precision with which Phillips executed it. Kohli, who had been looking to make a big statement in the match, was left stunned as he trudged off the field, his wicket being wrapped up by the Kiwi wicket-keeper in a flash.
But Phillips’ catch was just one of many highlights in New Zealand’s fielding performance. Kane Williamson, the Kiwi captain, also chipped in with a stunning one-handed catch to dismiss India’s Ravindra Jadeja, sending the Indian team into a tizzy. Jadeja, who had been looking to make a big impact in the match, was left stunned as Williamson leapt high in the air to take the catch, his eyes fixed intently on the ball as it sailed past him.
These two catches, in particular, were a testament to the incredible fielding skills displayed by the New Zealand team throughout the match. It’s not often that you see catches like these being taken in a high-stakes international match, and it’s a credit to the Kiwis’ hard work and dedication that they were able to pull off such incredible feats.
Of course, New Zealand’s fielding wasn’t just limited to these two catches. Throughout the match, the Kiwis were like a well-oiled machine, with each and every fielder putting in a shift to ensure that they didn’t drop a single catch. From the boundary to the slip cordon, every fielder was on high alert, and it was a treat to watch them in action.
India, on the other hand, struggled to cope with the Kiwis’ fielding, with several of their batsmen getting out to catches that were taken with ease by the New Zealand fielders. The Indian batsmen, who had been looking to make a big impact in the match, were left frustrated by the Kiwis’ incredible fielding, and it’s little wonder that they were unable to post a big total on the board.
In the end, New Zealand’s incredible fielding proved to be the difference between the two teams, as they won the match by a comfortable margin. And while Manjrekar’s statement was a testament to the Kiwis’ incredible fielding, it’s safe to say that every cricket fan who watched the match would agree with him. The Kiwis’ fielding was truly something special, and it’s a performance that will be remembered for a long time to come.
Source: https://x.com/sanjaymanjrekar/status/1896171318665678964
