'Catch of the tournament' contender: Abhishek Porel takes a one-handed stunner to dismiss Rohit Sharma

Abhishek Porel displayed the core strength and the mental awareness to stretch his glove further away to delay the fall

By Chandra Moulee Das Updated: Apr 11, 2023, 23:47 IST

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Rohit Sharma, who was looking in sublime touch, had to depart for 65 after Porel's heroics.

During the ongoing fixture between Delhi Capitals (DC) and Mumbai Indians (MI), DC's Abhishek Porel took a one-handed stunner to dismiss MI skipper Rohit Sharma. The DC wicketkeeper gave a sheer testament of his agility and acrobatic skills to dive to his right and pull off the stunning catch.

Abhishek Porel displayed the core strength and the mental awareness to stretch his glove further away to delay the fall onto the ground and thus ensuring the ball doesn't pop out. Rohit eventually departed for 65 off 45 as MI needed 26 off the last three overs with two new batters at the wicket.

The contest was heading in favour of the five-time champions before the home side struck with three quick wickets, the MI skipper being the biggest of the lot. Rohit Sharma, who was looking in sublime touch had to depart after Porel's heroics.

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CTACH OF THE TOURNAMENT SO FAR, WHAT A TAKE ABHISHEK POREL. #DCvMI #MIvsDC @ImRo45 #TATAIPL pic.twitter.com/Ao3bc5FD0q
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