In a thrilling cricket match between South Africa and Afghanistan, David Miller stole the spotlight with an astonishing catch that left Twitter in disbelief. The dynamics of a catch often depend on how the fielder portrays it, and Miller demonstrated this perfectly when he turned what seemed like a straightforward catch into a jaw-dropping spectacle.
The game in Ahmedabad saw Afghanistan making a promising start to their innings, but their momentum took a hit as they lost three quick wickets. The pitch conditions, with significant turn, favored South Africa, and Keshav Maharaj took advantage by dismissing Shahidi for just two runs, leaving Afghanistan at 78/3 in 20 overs. The dip in the run-rate gave South Africa a solid advantage, setting the stage for David Millerโs incredible catch.
In the 24th over, Lungi Ngidi bowled a slightly back-of-a-length delivery to Rahmat Shah, who swung hard, sending the ball towards backward point. Miller, stationed perfectly for an easy catch, found himself in an unexpected predicament as the ball ricocheted off his legs. What followed was a chaotic juggling act, with the ball even bouncing off Millerโs face. In a desperate attempt, Miller dove forward, managing to secure the ball between his left thumb and index finger, completing a remarkable catch.
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Ngidiโs reaction mirrored the collective relief as Miller, despite the initial struggle, pulled off the catch of the tournament. Twitter erupted with excitement as fans celebrated Millerโs extraordinary effort on the social platform. The incident not only added a thrilling moment to the match but also showcased the unpredictability and excitement that cricket fans love.
Watch David Millerโs Gravity-Defying Catch
โ bhupendar jogi (@JogiBhupen85333) November 10, 2023
Miller ๐๐๐ฟ got the catch in the end
โ Okpuma (@Okpuma) November 10, 2023
David Miller takes the catch of Rahmat Shah in 4 to 5 attempts at the backward point ๐ฑ
Afghanistan are 94-4#AFGvSA #CWC23 #AfgvsSA pic.twitter.com/q7fhVHIbMx
โ Tanveer Hassan (@tanveercric56_) November 10, 2023
Lol that Miller catch had me on a roller coaster of emotions and it only lasted 2s!๐ญ
โ Yanda Bonani (@yandaSkD) November 10, 2023
Miller fought to catch that one. A wicket for Ngidi ๐ฅนโฅ๏ธ
โ N O L A (@True_Thando_) November 10, 2023