In the thrilling IPL 2024 match between Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), a young ball boy emerged as an unexpected star. During the final delivery of the third over as LSG chased down KKR’s total, the ball boy showcased his exceptional fielding skills by completing a breathtaking catch near the boundary ropes. The commentators and LSG fielding coach, Jonty Rhodes, were highly impressed by his agility and fielding prowess. Vaibhav Arora delivered a short ball outside off, inviting an uppercut from Marcus Stoinis over the third man region. The ball soared over the boundary ropes, but instead of landing safely beyond the ropes, the ball boy completed a stunning catch and celebrated with a smile. Despite LSG’s defeat by 98 runs against KKR, the ball boy’s remarkable catch garnered significant attention and applause from everyone present. Chasing a target of 236, LSG struggled and were dismissed for 137 in 16.1 overs. Harshit Rana and Varun Chakaravarthy of KKR were the standout bowlers, each claiming three wickets. Earlier, Sunil Narine’s blistering knock of 81 runs off just 39 balls propelled KKR to a formidable total of 235/6 in their allotted 20 overs. Naveen-ul-Haq claimed three wickets for KKR, contributing to their victory. Speaking after the match, KKR captain Shreyas Iyer expressed his delight with the team’s performance, highlighting the impact of the lefty-righty batting combination and the team’s positive mindset despite facing setbacks in previous matches.
Ball Boy’s Incredible Catch Impresses Jonty Rhodes and Commentators
