Shubman Gill takes a one-handed diving stunner at full stretch to send Kamindu Mendis for 14 in SL vs IND 2026 1st Test
Gill’s acrobatic grab sent Kamindu Mendis out for 14 as India took control of the first Test and led by 403 runs.
- India skipper Shubman Gill took a stunning one-handed diving catch in Galle on day 3 to dismiss Kamindu Mendis during the 17th over of Sri Lanka's innings.
- After posting 462 runs in the first innings, India pressured the hosts immediately on day 3, reducing Sri Lanka to 99/5 by the end of the first session.
- Bowlers Manav Suthar, Kuldeep Yadav, and Mohammed Siraj took five wickets in the first session, while Nishan Madushka Fernando fell for a duck and Lahiru Udara Igalagamage, Dinesh Chandimal struggled early.
- Sri Lanka fought back during the second session as Sonal Dinusha and Niroshan Dickwella built a solid partnership, reaching 186/5 by the 51st over with both completing half-centuries.
- Leading by 403 runs with four wickets down, India remains well-positioned to secure victory in the Test, leaving Sri Lanka facing a significant first-innings deficit challenge.
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Shubman Gill grabs stunning catch to send Kamindu Mendis packing as India dominate Sri Lanka on day 3
Star India skipper Shubman Gill pulled off a piece of fielding brilliance in the first session of the third day against Sri Lanka as he took a marvellous catch to dismiss Kamindu Mendis in the early stages of the third day.
Shubman Gill turns Superman in Galle, takes stunning one-handed catch
In a stunning display of athleticism, India captain Shubman Gill made an incredible one-handed catch to send Kamindu Mendis packing during the Galle Test match. The catch occurred off Kuldeep Yadav's delivery as Gill dove to his left, clinching the ball just inches above the pitch. Following his dismissal for fourteen runs, Sri Lanka found themselves at fifty-nine for four, sparking wild celebrations from his teammates.
Shubman Gill Catch Video: Indian Captain Takes One-Handed Stunner to Dismiss Kamindu Mendis During IND vs SL 1st Test 2026 | 🏏 LatestLY
Shubman Gill pulled off an incredible one-handed catch to dismiss Kamindu Mendis on Day 3 of the 1st Test between India and Sri Lanka at the Galle International Stadium on August 17, 2026. This spectacular diving effort, which saw Mendis depart for 14 runs off 25 balls, further solidified India's dominant position in the series opener. 🏏 Shubman Gill Catch Video: Indian Captain Takes One-Handed Stunner to Dismiss Kamindu Mendis During IND vs SL…
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