New Delhi: Teenage sensation Vibhu Suryavanshi grabbed the limelight once again, this time with his brilliance in the field, producing a brilliant catch during India A’s 101-run win over Afghanistan A in the tri-series.Although the 15-year-old didn’t make the most of his debut with the bat, he made up for it with a moment of athletic brilliance that left teammates and fans in awe.The sixth over of Afghanistan A’s chase saw a brilliant effort when paceman Anshul Kamboj miscued Khalid Taniwal, who was looking dangerous after hitting a four and a six. What initially appeared to be a difficult chance soon turned into a catch of the tournament.Standing on the field, Suryavanshi reacted quickly as the ball arrived. Although he appeared to be momentarily losing control, the young man displayed remarkable awareness and determination. Keeping his eyes on the ball, he quickly recovered, chased it down and completed a full-length dive to take a sensational catch.See:The dismissal cut short Thanewal’s promising innings and gave India an early breakthrough. While Kamboj was credited with the wicket, the loudest applause was reserved for Suryavanshi, whose effort showed his extraordinary composure and determination on the field.India A dominated the contest and sealed their place in the final. Defending 319/9, the bowlers struck regularly to keep Afghanistan A under pressure. The only resistance came through an 87-run partnership for the fourth wicket between Faisal and Bihar. Bihar scored a half-century, while Faisal missed out by just one run, a four-run deficit.Once this partnership was broken, Afghanistan A suffered defeat and were eventually bowled out for 218 in 36.5 overs. Skipper Tilak Verma’s bowling changes proved effective throughout the innings, while spinner Nishant Sindhu starred with figures that earned him the Player of the Match award.With the comprehensive victory, India A secured a place in the final, while Afghanistan A’s hopes now hinge on the outcome of the final group stage match between Sri Lanka A and Afghanistan A.
