The Indian Premier League (IPL) is one of the most exciting T20 cricket leagues in the world, featuring some of the world’s best players showcasing their skills and abilities on the field. The 2017 season of IPL was no different, with a number of spectacular catches being taken by players throughout the tournament. Here are the top 5 catches of IPL 2017:
- Chris Lynn (Kolkata Knight Riders) vs Royal Challengers Bangalore Chris Lynn’s stunning catch to dismiss AB de Villiers during the match against Royal Challengers Bangalore was one of the highlights of IPL 2017. de Villiers hit a powerful shot towards the boundary, but Lynn ran in from long-on, dived forward, and took an incredible catch.
- Suresh Raina (Gujarat Lions) vs Kolkata Knight Riders Suresh Raina’s acrobatic catch to dismiss Gautam Gambhir during the match against Kolkata Knight Riders was a thing of beauty. Gambhir hit a powerful shot towards the boundary, but Raina ran back, leaped high, and took an amazing catch with both hands.
- Kieron Pollard (Mumbai Indians) vs Delhi Daredevils Kieron Pollard’s catch to dismiss Corey Anderson during the match against Delhi Daredevils was one of the best catches of IPL 2017. Anderson hit a powerful shot towards the boundary, but Pollard ran back, leaped high, and took a one-handed catch while in mid-air.
- Steve Smith (Rising Pune Supergiants) vs Royal Challengers Bangalore Steve Smith’s stunning catch to dismiss Virat Kohli during the match against Royal Challengers Bangalore was one of the highlights of IPL 2017. Kohli hit a powerful shot towards the boundary, but Smith ran back, dived forward, and took an incredible catch.
- Manish Pandey (Kolkata Knight Riders) vs Mumbai Indians Manish Pandey’s acrobatic catch to dismiss Kieron Pollard during the match against Mumbai Indians was a thing of beauty. Pollard hit a powerful shot towards the boundary, but Pandey ran back, leaped high, and took an amazing catch with one hand.
In conclusion, IPL 2017 was full of breathtaking catches, and these five were just 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 tournament continues to evolve, we can only hope for more such moments of brilliance in the future.