IPL 2024: Ravi Bishnoi’s ‘Superman’ Moment Sends Kane Williamson Packing

The atmosphere at the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow was electrifying as leg-spinner Ravi Bishnoi stunned the crowd with an extraordinary catch to dismiss Kane Williamson. Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) were determined to secure their first victory against Gujarat Titans, and under the leadership of KL Rahul, they left no stone unturned to achieve their goal. After setting a target of 163 runs for the visitors, the Super Giants faced some pressure early on as Gujarat Titans’ Gill and Sai Sudharsan formed a solid 54-run opening partnership in the Powerplay. However, Yash Thakur’s breakthrough wicket of the GT skipper shifted the momentum in favor of the hosts.

Bishnoi’s Remarkable Catch:
In the seventh over of the innings, Ravi Bishnoi entered the attack and delivered a fuller ball to Williamson. Despite attempting an on-drive, Williamson mistimed the shot, resulting in a chip in the air. Bishnoi, positioned in his follow-through, displayed exceptional athleticism as he dived to his right and grabbed the ball out of thin air, leaving the crowd in awe of his brilliance. Earlier in the match, Marcus Stoinis showcased his batting prowess by smashing his first fifty of the season. Supported by a quick cameo from Nicholas Pooran towards the end, LSG posted a competitive total of 163/5. Stoinis’ aggressive innings of 58 runs off 43 balls, along with his crucial partnership of 73 runs with skipper KL Rahul, propelled LSG to a strong position.

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Flying Bishoni ✈️

Ravi Bishnoi pulls off a stunning one-handed screamer to dismiss Kane Williamson 👏👏

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Umesh Yadav’s Impactful Over:
The match witnessed an eventful first over from Umesh Yadav, who claimed two crucial wickets. Despite being hit for a boundary by Quinton de Kock, Yadav swiftly bounced back to dismiss him in the same over. Stoinis, who received a lifeline on 43, capitalized on the opportunity and accelerated the innings with aggressive stroke play.