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[Watch] Williamson Times His Jump To Perfection As Axar Patel Holes Out Off Ravindra

Rajgeeta Yadav

Axar Patel’s Fifty Denied [Source: @PTVSp0rts/X.com]Axar Patel’s Fifty Denied [Source: @PTVSp0rts/X.com]

Kane Williamson pulled off a spectacular one-handed catch to dismiss Axar Patel for 42 runs off 61 balls in the India vs New Zealand group-stage match of the Champions Trophy 2025 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on March 2. The catch came at a crucial moment, breaking a strong partnership and shifting momentum in New Zealand’s favour.

Rachin Ravindra Strikes For New Zealand 

India were looking steady with Axar Patel and Shreyas Iyer building a solid 98-run partnership. However, in the 30th over, Rachin Ravindra managed to break the stand with a well-executed delivery. He bowled a slightly short ball that spun into the middle and leg. Axar, positioned deep in the crease, attempted to guide it toward the leg side but was caught off guard by the extra bounce. The ball took a top edge and lobbed toward short fine leg.

Kane Williamson, stationed there, reacted swiftly. He judged the ball’s trajectory perfectly, backtracked a bit, and jumped high to grab it with just one hand. 


India Trying To Stabilise Innings Vs NZ 

Earlier in the match, India faced early setbacks after being put to bat first. Shubman Gill was dismissed for just 2 runs, followed by Rohit Sharma, who managed only 15 runs. Soon after, Matt Henry sent Virat Kohli back to the pavilion for 12 runs, leaving India struggling.

At the time of writing, India are at 131 for 4 in 31 overs, with Shreyas Iyer and KL Rahul at the crease.