Jonty Rhodes hails Suryakumar Yadav's uncanny T20 WC title-winning catch
Former South African cricketer and current bowling coach for Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), Jonty Rhodes, has finally reacted to Suryakumar Yadav's exceptional catch that won India the 2024 ICC T20 World Cup title. The catch, which dismissed David Miller off the last over bowled by Hardik Pandya, drew praise from around the globe. Despite some controversy surrounding the boundary rope being disturbed earlier during India's innings, Rhodes commended SKY's match-defining effort.
Rhodes acknowledges the impact of Yadav's catch
Rhodes acknowledged the significant impact of SKY's catch on the outcome. He stated, "I always respect my players and the opposition who've done something that can turn the game." The former cricketer further speculated that if Suryakumar had dropped the catch, South Africa could have clinched their first World Cup title.
Rhodes expresses mixed emotions over SKY's catch
Rhodes expressed mixed feelings about SKY's catch, stating that while he was pleased an Indian fielder made such a brilliant catch, he also felt that the game was just two meters away from potentially going in South Africa's favor. Despite his divided emotions, as a fielding coach closely associated with India, he was delighted that this game-changing moment resulted from excellent fielding.
SKY's performance in T20 World Cup 2024
SKY's outstanding catch in the final moments of the T20 World Cup final earned him the 'Fielder Medal of the Match'. His contribution to India's success extended beyond this single moment, with several impressive catches throughout the tournament. SKY was a key player for India during the tournament, having scored 199 runs from eight games at an average of 28.42. He also struck two half-centuries.
India won the final by seven runs
The 2024 T20 World Cup marked a historic moment for South Africa as they reached their first-ever ICC World Cup final. The final match, held Kensington Oval in Bridgetown on June 29, Barbados, ended in a heart-wrenching defeat for the Proteas. The Proteas had the edge in the final as they required just 26 off 24 balls with six wickets in hand. SA fell seven runs short in their 177-run chase, with SKY's catch proving to pivotal.
