The Indian Premier League (IPL) is one of the most popular cricket leagues in the world, featuring some of the best cricketers from around the globe. IPL 2013 was a highly competitive season, with some amazing moments of cricketing brilliance, including some outstanding catches. Here are the top 5 catches of IPL 2013:
- Dinesh Karthik (Mumbai Indians) vs Delhi Daredevils In the match against Mumbai Indians, James Faulkner’s catch to dismiss Kieron Pollard was a sight to behold. Pollard hit a powerful shot towards the boundary, but Faulkner ran back, dived full length, and took an amazing catch with both hands.
- AB de Villiers (Royal Challengers Bangalore) vs Pune Warriors India AB de Villiers’ stunning catch to dismiss Marlon Samuels during the match against Pune Warriors India was one of the best catches of IPL 2013. Samuels hit a powerful shot towards the boundary, but de Villiers leaped high and took an incredible catch with one hand.
- Dinesh Karthik (Mumbai Indians) vs Delhi Daredevils Dinesh Karthik’s acrobatic catch to dismiss Irfan Pathan during the match against Delhi Daredevils was a thing of beauty. Pathan hit a powerful shot towards the boundary, but Karthik dived full length, caught the ball with both hands, and landed inches away from the boundary rope.
- Kieron Pollard (Mumbai Indians) vs Royal Challengers Bangalore Kieron Pollard’s incredible catch to dismiss Chris Gayle during the match against Royal Challengers Bangalore was one of the highlights of IPL 2013. Gayle hit a powerful shot towards the boundary, but Pollard ran back, leaped high, and took an amazing catch with one hand.
- David Miller (Kings XI Punjab) vs Sunrisers Hyderabad David Miller’s catch to dismiss Cameron White during the match against Sunrisers Hyderabad was one of the best catches of IPL 2013. White hit a powerful shot towards the boundary, but Miller ran back, dived full length, and took an incredible catch with both hands
In conclusion, IPL 2013 was a season filled with some incredible moments of cricketing brilliance, and these five catches were some of the best. Each catch showcased the skill, athleticism, and agility of the players involved, and they will undoubtedly be remembered for years to come. As the IPL continues to evolve, we can only hope for more such moments of brilliance in the future.