During the match, Scotland’s Brandon McMullen made a stunning catch at the boundary, dismissing Shimron Hetmyer at Eden Gardens.
Hetmyer tried to hit a high full toss from Safyaan Sharif over wide mid-wicket in the last over. His powerful shot seemed destined to go out of bounds.
McMullen, positioned at long-on, quickly reacted. He ran to his left, keeping his eyes on the ball until he slid near the boundary line. With both arms extended, he caught the ball while maintaining his balance.
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The third umpire confirmed that the delivery was legal, leading to Hetmyer’s exit. The crowd cheered, marking it as one of the tournament’s best catches so far.
Hetmyer was a significant threat, having scored 64 runs off 36 balls with six sixes.
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West Indies Finish Strong, Scotland Face Big Chase
West Indies totaled 182 for 5 in their 20 overs after losing Hetmyer at a crucial point in the match.
Brandon King set a solid foundation with 35 runs, while captain Shai Hope struggled to find his rhythm, scoring just 19. The middle and final overs saw aggressive batting.
Rovman Powell scored 24 runs off 14 balls, and Sherfane Rutherford added 26 runs off just 13 balls. Romario Shepherd ended the innings with a six, pushing the team’s score above 180.
Brad Currie was Scotland’s standout bowler, taking two wickets for 23 runs. Safyaan Sharif, while expensive, claimed the crucial wicket of Hetmyer thanks to McMullen’s catch.
Scotland will need 183 runs to win. This task is daunting given that West Indies have a strong bowling lineup and the pitch is challenging for chasing big totals.
While the West Indies will feel confident, Scotland can take pride in their achievements, highlighted by McMullen’s catch, showcasing that skill and determination can shine against top teams.
