India’s clash against Sri Lanka in the 12th ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 witnessed a stunning moment when Radha Yadav took a flying catch that left fans in awe. Scroll down below to watch the video of the incredible catch.
Harmanpreet Kaur’s Indian side, after electing to bat, set an imposing target of 172, the highest total in this edition of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup. As Sri Lanka’s innings began, Radha Yadav, subbing in for Harmanpreet, was fielding in the first over bowled by Renuka Singh Thakur. On just the second ball, Sri Lankan opener Vishmi Gunaratne attempted a lofted shot but mistimed it, sending the ball high into the air. What followed was pure brilliance—Radha Yadav, with a stunning full-stretch dive to her right, pulled off a spectacular catch. The Indian team celebrated Radha’s brilliant effort, knowing it had provided the first breakthrough.
Watch Video: Radha Yadav grabs a stunner
What a screamer by Radha Yadav 🔥 #CricketTwitter #T20WorldCup pic.twitter.com/RyehfZpheg
— Female Cricket (@imfemalecricket) October 9, 2024
Though the wicket was credited to Renuka Singh Thakur, it was Radha Yadav’s jaw-dropping athleticism that provided the crucial breakthrough for India. Radha later contributed by taking another sharp catch off Asha Sobhana’s bowling.
Catch of the tournament so far by Radha Yadav 🫡 #CricketTwitter #T20WorldCup pic.twitter.com/9ntRBBLBN6
— Female Cricket (@imfemalecricket) October 9, 2024
X, formerly Twitter, erupted in joy, labelling it the ‘catch of the tournament already,’ ‘world class” and more! Check out a few reactions below:
Fifties from Harmanpreet Kaur and Smriti Mandhana powered India to a strong total of 172. Sri Lanka, chasing 173, struggled throughout the innings, losing wickets at regular intervals. India’s disciplined bowling attack saw each bowler take a wicket, with pacer Renuka Singh leading the charge by dismantling Sri Lanka’s top order, finishing with impressive figures of 2 for 16 in her four overs, while Asha Sobhana and Arundhati Reddy returned identical figures of 3/19 (4). Sri Lanka were bundled out for 90, handing India a commanding 82-run victory, which propelled them to second place on the points table.
