RR vs RCB [WATCH]: Rovman Powell defies gravity with mind-boggling catch to knock out Faf du Plessis in Eliminator

I Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 Eliminator at Ahmedabad’s iconic Narendra Modi Stadium takes place in between Rajasthan Royals (RR) again Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in a high-profile battle for a place in Qualifier 2. Amid the intense competition, one brilliant moment stood out – Rovman PowellA surprising catch to dismiss the RCB captain Faf du Plessis he left a packed stadium and cricket lovers around the world in awe.

Amazing catch by Rovman Powell

The incident happened in the 5th over of RCB’s innings, with Du Plessis scoring 17. Trent Boult he delivered a blistering bumper and Du Plessis, aiming for an uppercut, appeared to have done it well as the ball circled towards the boundary.

However, Powell, running from mid-off, opened himself up horizontally and caught the ball in a gravity-defying catch that will be remembered as one of the greatest in IPL history. The Indian all-rounder’s athleticism and quick wits not only led to the crucial dismissal of du Plessis but also provided highlights to be replayed in the years to come.

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Notably, in addition to his amazing catch to dismiss Du Plessis, Powell caught two other important balls, showing his amazing fielding ability and had a huge impact on the game.

Rajat Patidar, Virat Kohli steer RCB to a competitive price

Despite losing their captain early, RCB managed to post a total of 172/8 in 20 overs. Virat Kohli He gave a strong start with 33 off 24 balls. Rajat Patidar he emerged as RCB’s top scorer, hitting 34 off 22 balls, including two fours and two sixes. Mahipal Lomror he added valuable runs with his quickfire 32 off 17 balls.

Ravichandran Ashwin he was the standout bowler for RR, producing a superb spell with 2 for 19 in his four overs. Avesh Khan also made important contributions with the ball, taking three wickets, despite conceding 44 runs.

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