Suryakumar Yadav’s breathtaking boundary catch of David Miller in the 2024 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup final will forever remain etched in cricketing folklore. With South Africa chasing a stiff target and needing 16 runs in the final over, the match reached its climax when Miller unleashed a powerful shot that seemed destined for six. But Suryakumar, stationed at long-off, showcased remarkable composure.
Balancing himself at the edge, he timed a brilliant relay catch—lobbing the ball mid-air before stepping out and then returning inside the boundary to complete the dismissal. His brilliance ended Miller’s knock of 21 from 17 balls and turned the momentum firmly in India’s favour.
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The effort crushed South African hopes as Hardik Pandya held his nerve to defend the total, sealing India’s second T20 World Cup crown and their first since the historic 2007 triumph. However, the iconic moment was followed by controversy, with debates around the positioning of the boundary cushions.
Former India batter and now commentator Ambati Rayudu stirred the discussion further by revealing a surprising detail. Speaking on Shubhankar Mishra’s YouTube channel, Rayudu claimed that broadcasters had moved the boundary rope slightly back during a break to set up a chair and screen for commentators and never restored it to its original position.
“It made the boundary a little bigger for us. From the top, we could see it clearly. Regardless, Surya’s effort was clean and exceptional. At the end of the day, God was with us,” Ambati Rayudu remarked.
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Despite the debate, the cricketing world agrees that Suryakumar’s athleticism and presence of mind produced one of the greatest World Cup moments. India’s seven-run win not only ended a 17-year drought but also gave fans an unforgettable memory of skill, drama, and destiny coming together on the grandest stage.
