WATCH: Richa Ghosh Pulls Off Stunning Reflex Catch That Would Make MS Dhoni Proud During IND Vs PAK World Cup Match

India’s fielding, particularly their catching, has come under scrutiny once again during the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup. The team has missed several key chances, including in their opener against New Zealand and during Sunday’s match against Pakistan.

However, Richa Ghosh’s stunning catch behind the stumps in Dubai against Pakistan stands out amidst the drops.

The context makes this catch even more significant, as it came against Pakistan’s captain, Fatima Sana, who is known for her ability to score big in the lower order.

Fatima has brought a refreshing intent to a batting lineup that has often struggled, crediting her improved performance to the guidance of a power-hitting coach. She showcased her skills in Pakistan’s opening match against Sri Lanka, where she was the top performer.

During the game against India, Pakistan found themselves in a precarious position when Fatima entered the crease at No. 7. Despite her teammates’ indecisiveness, she displayed confidence. However, earlier in the innings, Asha Sobhana dropped a straightforward catch, marking her second missed opportunity of the day.

As Asha returned to bowl the 14th over, Fatima began to assert herself. On the fourth ball, she slog-swept for a boundary that nearly cleared the boundary line. She followed this with another conventional sweep through square leg, racking up back-to-back fours.

To her credit, Asha composed herself for the next delivery, bowling a slower, flighted ball that turned away from the fourth stump line. Fatima, eager for another big hit, mistimed her slog sweep, resulting in an edge that caught the toe-end of her bat.

That’s when Richa Ghosh entered the spotlight. With a remarkable reaction time of just 0.44 seconds, she moved quickly to her right, nearly behind her shoulder, and caught the ball with her right glove in a stunning one-handed grab.

Given the nature of Fatima’s shot, the edge was unexpected, making Richa’s catch all the more impressive. This moment not only provided redemption for Asha with the ball but also for Richa, who had previously dropped a high catch against New Zealand.