Mohammad Kaif, 42, pulled off a one-handed diving grab to remove Upul Tharanga in the current “Eliminator” match of the Legends League Cricket (LLC) 2023 in Doha, leaving the crowd in amazement and reviving their memories of his feats when defending for the Indian squad.

According to the three-team tournament’s structure, the India Maharajas are facing the Asia Lions in this game of life or death despite having only won one of their 4 league-stage games. The Asia Lions had taken second place in the standings with a few triumphs.

Shahid Afridi, the captain of the Lions, decided to bat first after picking up the toss. And his choice was amply supported by the initial combination of Upul Tharanga (50 off 31) and Tillakaratne Dilshan (27 off 26).

They put up an 83-run partnership in only nine overs. The Maharajas were able to draw first blood, though, thanks to a Mohammad Kaif blinder.

While Pragyan Ojha was bowling the ninth Over of the innings, the sentimental occasion took place. Upul Tharanga swayed back to a throw that was a little on the smaller side on the final ball and attempted to milk it into the cover area.

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The shot would have passed the fence with certainty if it had been timed correctly, but Kaif launched himself full extension to his right and snatched a one-handed beauty out of empty air, making the entire audience jump up.

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Asia Lions surge toward a strong finish:

The Asia Lions are on track to have a successful end to the current game after posting 132/2 after 15 Overs as of the time this article was written.

The Lions may certainly surpass the 180-run threshold with Thisara Perara at the pitch with the caliber of Misbah-ul-Haq, who is in excellent form, as well as powerful hitters Shahid Afridi and Abdul Razzak still to play.

The Sri Lankan batsman was playing at 50 in 30 balls with seven fours and one six when he was at his most aggressive.

Tharanga sliced the ball in this situation towards the extra bounce while playing Pragyan Ojha. Kaif performed a full-stretch leap and pulled off an incredible one-handed grab, going to live up to his status.