LSG fielding coach Jonty Rhodes was amazed when a ball boy made a well-judged catch on the boundary during the LSG versus KKR IPL 2024 match. In the final moments of the third over during Lucknow’s run-chase, a ball boy at the boundary made a spectacular catch, impressing even the legendary Rhodes.
After the game, Jonty Rhodes caught up with the youngster to offer him some fielding tips. Rhodes is considered one of the best fielders in cricket history, so for him to praise someone, it takes an extraordinary effort. “It was a fantastic catch. Keep your eyes on the ball, and you’ll go far,” Rhodes told the young ball boy.
Watch their entire interaction here
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Ball boy takes a stunning catch off Marcus Stoinis’ shot
The impressive catch happened when Vaibhav Arora bowled a short ball outside the off-stump, and Marcus Stoinis played an upper cut over the third-man region. The ball soared over the boundary, but the ball boy tracked its trajectory and caught it with ease. As the cameras panned to Rhodes, he was seen applauding the young catcher, who beamed with a wide smile.
LSG vs KKR Recap
LSG had a rough game, suffering a 98-run defeat to KKR in Lucknow. Chasing 236 runs, LSG crumbled to 137 in 16.1 overs. Harshit Rana and Varun Chakaravarthy each took three-wicket hauls for KKR, while Sunil Narine smashed an impressive 81 runs off 39 balls to help KKR post 235/6 in their 20 overs. Although Naveen-ul-Haq claimed three wickets for LSG, it wasn’t enough to prevent their heavy loss to KKR.
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