In the ongoing second ODI between India and England at the Barabati Stadium in Cuttack, the visitors made an excellent start after winning the toss and opting to bat first. Their decision seemed to pay off, thanks to strong performances from Ben Duckett and Joe Root, both of whom notched up crucial half-centuries to put England in a commanding position early on.
One of the key partnerships of the innings was the 66-run stand between Harry Brook and Joe Root for the third wicket. However, just when England looked set to pile on more pressure, Shubman Gill produced a moment of brilliance in the field. Running backwards, Gill took a stunning catch to break the partnership, sending Brook back to the pavilion.
WATCH – Shubman Gill’s Sensational Diving Catch Stuns Harry Brook In Cuttack ODI
His incredible effort not only gave India a crucial breakthrough but also shifted the momentum slightly in their favour. Shubman Gill’s exceptional fielding display did not stop there. He followed up with another outstanding catch to dismiss England skipper Jos Buttler. In the 39th over, Buttler attempted to clear mid-on but mistimed his shot.
Once again brilliant catch by vice captain Shubman Gill to dismiss buttler🥵🔥
One of the Best fielder in the world#ShubmanGill#INDvsENG #INDvENG pic.twitter.com/wdZuYkLCcP— Dhillon (@Davinder_777) February 9, 2025
Shubman Gill, positioned perfectly, sprinted forward and executed a diving catch that left everyone in awe, further proving why he is regarded as one of India’s safest hands in the field.
Statistically, Gill has one of the best catching efficiencies in India’s ODI setup. Since making his debut, he has taken 34 catches while dropping only four, boasting an impressive 89.4% success rate.
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Globally, among full-member nations in this period, only Jos Buttler (90.7% efficiency) and Marnus Labuschagne (90%) have performed better in terms of catching reliability. As for the match situation, England, despite their solid start, were eventually bowled out for 304 in 49.5 overs, setting India a challenging yet achievable target.
