Former New Zealand captain Kane Williamson pulled off an incredible one-handed catch to dismiss Axar Patel in the ICC Champions Trophy match against India at the Dubai International Stadium on March 2, 2025.
The catch occurred during the 30th over of India's innings, as Axar Patel attempted to accelerate the scoring against Rachin Ravindra. Williamson, positioned at short fine leg, showcased his exceptional reflexes by running backwards and snagging the ball with one hand. The crowd was stunned as Williamson emerged with the ball clutched in his hand, signaling the dismissal of Axar Patel.
This spectacular catch not only sent shockwaves throughout the stadium but also handed New Zealand a crucial breakthrough in their quest to restrict India's total. Shreyas Iyer and Axar Patel were building up a crucial partnership before Axar's dismissal.
Kane Williamson's incredible fielding skills have been a hallmark of his career, and this catch will undoubtedly be remembered as one of the highlights of the tournament.
India vs New Zealand: A Thrilling Encounter in the ICC Champions Trophy
The Dubai International Cricket Stadium is abuzz with excitement as India takes on New Zealand in their final group stage match of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Both teams have already secured their spots in the semifinals, but the winner of this match will claim the top spot in Group A.
In the ongoing match, New Zealand has won the toss and elected to bowl first. India's batting lineup, featuring the likes of Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, and Virat Kohli, will face a stern test against the Kiwi bowlers. The Indian team has been in impressive form, with Kohli's match-winning century against Pakistan being a highlight of their campaign.
New Zealand, on the other hand, has also been consistent in their performances, with Tom Latham being their leading run-scorer with 173 runs. The Kiwi team will be looking to their experienced players like Kane Williamson and Mitchell Santner to deliver crucial performances.
Currently India are 144-4 at the end of 33 overs with KL Rahul and Shreyas Iyer in the middle.
