CSK star takes unbelievable catch running from slip in Ranji Trophy 2026 [Watch]
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Mumbai batter Sarfaraz Khan pulled off an extraordinary piece of fielding in the Ranji Trophy, sprinting across from slip to take a spectacular diving catch to trigger a
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Mumbai batter Sarfaraz Khan pulled off an extraordinary piece of fielding in the Ranji Trophy, sprinting across from slip to take a spectacular diving catch to trigger a decisive breakthrough against Railways.
The dismissal unfolded as Railways centurion Eshaan Goyal attempted a sweep against spinner Musheer Khan, brother of Sarfaraz. Goyal struck a miscued top edge that looped awkwardly behind square on the leg side. Stationed initially at first slip on the off side, Sarfaraz anticipated the trajectory immediately off the willow.
Rather than yielding to leg slip, Sarfaraz bolted across the pitch behind the wicketkeeper. Covering extensive ground in mere seconds, he tracked the dipping ball and launched into a full-stretch horizontal dive. He extended his arms to scoop his fingers underneath the leather, fractions of an inch off the grass, snapping a stubborn 167-run sixth-wicket partnership.
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The breathtaking effort broke the resistance of Railways on the final day, sparking a late collapse that secured a dramatic 106-run victory for the 42-time champions.
Mumbai clinch 106-run victory over Railways after late collapse
Mumbai secured a dramatic 106-run victory over Railways in their Ranji Trophy clash at the Cricket Club of India.
Batting first, Mumbai posted 396 before bowling out Railways for 259. Mumbai then declared their second innings at 234 for four, setting a 372-run target behind Divyaansh Saxena's unbeaten 100 off 136 balls.
Chasing 372, Railways slumped to 83 for five before staging a counter-attack. Eshaan Goyal scored 103 runs, and Zubair Ali struck 115, forging a resilient 167-run stand for the sixth wicket.
The game turned when Sarfaraz Khan sprinted from slip to leg slip, taking a diving catch to dismiss Goyal off Musheer Khan. Railways were bowled out for 265 in 77.2 overs.
Shams Mulani took four wickets for 69 runs in the second innings, while Tanush Kotian earned Player of the Match honors with nine wickets overall. The win placed Mumbai atop Group D with 27 points.
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