Watch: Jonty Rhodes Meets Ball Boy Who Took an Impressive Catch During LSG vs KKR Game at Ekana

 Watch: Jonty Rhodes Meets Ball Boy Who Took an Impressive Catch During LSG vs KKR Game at Ekana

Jonty Rhodes, the LSG fielding coach, lavished praise on Atharw Gupta for maintaining his focus under the floodlights

Legendary South Africa cricketer Jony Rhodes was impressed by a ball boy, who showcased an exceptional fielding effort during the IPL 2024 fixture between Lucknow Super Giants and Kolkata Knight Riders at Ekana Stadium on Sunday. The ball boy, named Atharw Gupta, hogged the limelight in the second innings when LSG were chasing a target of 236.

Marcus Stoinis pulled off an uppercut off KKR pacer Vaibhav Arora in the third over. The ball comfortably cleared the boundary over the third-man region for a six. Atharw, who was positioned there, decided to give it a try.

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The ball boy reacted promptly, getting under the ball to a stunning catch. The commentators immediately praised Atharw, highlighting his reflex. Jonty Rhodes, who was seated at the LSG dugout, was also spotted applauding the effort. After the match concluded, Rhodes met the young ball boy and shared some fielding tips with him.

A video featuring their interaction was shared on the official X handle of the IPL. Rhodes, the LSG fielding coach, lavished praise on Atharw Gupta for maintaining his focus under the floodlights. The ball boy then expressed his admiration for Rhodes and revealed how he first met the South African great in the 2020 season. Back then, Rhodes taught Atharw the basics of taking a difficult catch and the lessons seem to have paid off.

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The Lucknow Super Giants faced a batting collapse in the second innings to suffer a 98-run defeat in the home game against Kolkata Knight Riders. With Sunil Narine continuing his sublime form with the bat, Kolkata Knight Riders easily managed to breach the 200-run mark against the KL Rahul-led side. Narine hit six boundaries and seven maximums to score 81 off just 39 deliveries. The other KKR batters used the foundation well and contributed accordingly.

Lucknow Super Giants made a powerful start to the run chase but failed to capitalise on it. After KL Rahul and Marcus Stoinis combined for a 50-run stand, no batter was able to survive long. The hosts ultimately were bundled out for 137 in 16.1 overs.