Prithvi Shaw, who was dismissed for a duck, redeemed himself to a particular degree by taking a fine catch.© Twitter
Prithvi Shaw failed to make a contribution with the bat, dismissed for a duck in the 1st innings of the ongoing tour game amongst Australia A vs Indians in Sydney. However, the opener redeemed himself to some degree on Monday, by pulling off a brilliant one particular-handed catch at backward square leg to send Tim Paine packing on Day 2 of the practice match. Umesh Yadav dug one particular in quick and Paine pulled it, but did not get the ideal of connections. The ball seemed to be going just more than Shaw, stationed at square leg, but the 21-year-old leapt, stuck his proper hand out and plucked it out of the air, significantly to the delight of his teammates.
On-air commentators have been effusive in their praise for Shaw, with one particular of them terming it an “unbelievable grab”.
Good catch by Shaw!
Paine’s gotta go for 44 soon after a century stand with Green. Watch #AUSAvIND reside: https://t.co/MfBZAvzAkr pic.twitter.com/yvhTgS1IvE
— cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) December 7, 2020
Shaw’s catch was also significant for the group in context of the match. Captain Tim Paine and Cameron Green had bailed their group out of a precarious scenario at 98 for 5 by placing on 104 runs for the sixth wicket.
But that brilliant partnership came to an finish thanks to Shaw.
On Day 1, the Indians — consisting of India’s Test specialists and some other fringe players — won the toss, and elected to bat. However, each openers Shubman Gill and Shaw have been dismissed for a duck in a nightmare get started.
Hanuma Vihari (15) did not final lengthy either as the Indians located themselves at 40 for 3. Cheteshwar Pujara (54) and Ajinkya Rahane came to the team’s rescue with a fine partnership.
Rahane went on to score a brilliant century, ending the day at 237 for eight.
On Day 2, the Indians declared at 247 for nine with Rahane remaining not out on 117.