At 43, Yuvraj Singh showcased remarkable athleticism during a recent match between India Masters and Sri Lanka Masters, stunning fans with a breathtaking catch on the boundary rope. This impressive play occurred while facing Sri Lankan batsman Lahiru Thirimanne, leaving spectators, including Sachin Tendulkar’s daughter, in awe. The India Masters narrowly clinched a 4-run victory, scoring 222 runs in 20 overs, with key contributions from Yuvraj (31 not out), Yusuf Pathan (56 not out), and Stuart Binny (68). Irfan Pathan excelled with three wickets. The India Masters are set to face England Masters next.
Yuvraj Singh’s stunning catch in the Masters League© X (Twitter)
Recognized as one of India’s greatest fielders, Yuvraj Singh may be 43 years old, but his fielding prowess remains unparalleled. During a recent match between India Masters and Sri Lanka Masters on Saturday, Yuvraj executed an incredible catch near the boundary line. The moment left cricket fans in disbelief, showing that his athleticism continues to shine, even at this age. The footage of this catch quickly gained popularity across social media platforms.
The remarkable catch occurred off the bowling of Irfan Pathan. Sri Lanka’s Lahiru Thirimanne attempted to send the ball over the boundary straight down the ground, but Yuvraj leaped into action with a diving grab that astonished everyone present at the stadium. Even Sara Tendulkar, daughter of legendary Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar, was left amazed in the audience.
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In this thrilling match, India Masters triumphed with a narrow 4-run victory over Sri Lanka Masters in the opening game held in Navi Mumbai. The Indian team scored 222 runs for the loss of 4 wickets in their 20 overs, with notable contributions from Gukeerat Singh (44), Stuart Binny (68), Yuvraj Singh (31 not out), and Yusuf Pathan (56 not out).
For Sri Lanka, Kumar Sangakkara was their top scorer with 51 runs, while Irfan Pathan stood out for India with 3 wickets to his name.
“It’s a fabulous feeling. Stepping onto the field is always exhilarating. This stadium has been fantastic, and the atmosphere was electric. A huge thanks to everyone for supporting cricket above all else,” Yuvraj shared.
“Winning means the points are in our favor. While they built some essential partnerships, our bowlers made crucial breakthroughs at the right moments. Mithun bowled a superb final over, and Irfan excelled in the middle overs. Binny played exceptionally well, and then Yusuf delivered an outstanding performance.”
The India Masters are set to face the England Masters next on Tuesday.
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