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Watch: Photographer takes a one-handed catch in World Cup, had long lens camera in other

Speed News Desk | Updated on: 4 June 2019, 12:17 IST
Ian Kington

A photographer took an amazing one-handed catch during South Africa versus Bangladesh World Cup match, the video of which is going viral. The catch was so epic that the International Cricket Council (ICC) took to their social media handle to share the video.

The ICC compared the catch with Ben Stokes amazing flying catch at deep in the first match against South Africa. The photographer named Ian Kington managed to take one-handed catch despite holding a long lens camera in his other hand. South Africa’s Faf du Plessis hit the ball for a six when the cameraman took the catch.


 

As far as the match is concerned, Bangladesh defeated South Africa by 21 runs after putting up 329 runs on board. South Africa faced their second consecutive defeat in World Cup 2019 and are yet to open their account. Bangladesh, on the other hand, won their first match of the tournament.

South Africa will face India in their third match of the World Cup on June 5. India, however, will play their first match. Bangladesh will play their second match against New Zealand on the same day as India and South Africa.

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First published: 4 June 2019, 12:17 IST