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Brad Evans’ Incredible Catch Sends Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Back After Match-Winning 81
By CricShots - Jul 26, 2026 6:32 pm
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Zimbabwe all-rounder Brad Evans produced one of the finest fielding moments of the series with a spectacular diving catch to dismiss India’s young opener Vaibhav Sooryavanshi during the third and final T20I at the Harare Sports Club on Sunday, July 26. The breathtaking effort not only ended a superb innings from the teenage batter but also gave Zimbabwe a much-needed breakthrough after India had dominated the middle overs.

Brad Evans
Brad Evans 

The moment arrived on the final ball of the 15th over when Wessly Madhevere delivered a flighted ball outside off stump that gripped and turned away from the left-hander. Looking to clear the infield with a lofted straight drive, Sooryavanshi failed to get the desired elevation. Brad Evans, positioned at long-off, sprinted forward before launching into a full-length dive to complete a sensational low catch, leaving players and fans in awe.

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Before his dismissal, Sooryavanshi had played another outstanding innings, scoring 81 runs off 49 deliveries, including eight boundaries and four sixes. The youngster registered his second half-century of the series, reaching the milestone in just 31 balls. His departure left India well placed at 145/3 after 15 overs, with a strong platform for a big finish.

 

India’s innings began with an early setback as Abhishek Sharma departed for just two in the second over. However, Sooryavanshi and Ishan Kishan responded with an impressive 75-run partnership for the second wicket, guiding India to 64/1 at the end of the powerplay. Kishan contributed a valuable 29 off 26 balls before being dismissed in the 11th over.

Captain Shreyas Iyer then maintained the momentum, adding a brisk 50-run stand with Sooryavanshi for the third wicket. Iyer chipped in with 27 off 18 deliveries, ensuring India stayed on course for a competitive total.

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In the death overs, Rinku Singh and Tilak Varma applied the finishing touches with an unbeaten 28-run partnership. Rinku smashed 25 off just 14 balls, while Tilak remained 11 not out from nine deliveries, helping India post a challenging 192/5 in 20 overs. Despite Brad Evans’ stunning catch becoming the standout fielding moment of the evening, India’s batting unit once again showcased its depth with another commanding performance against Zimbabwe.

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