Watch: Brandon King and Alzarri Joseph pull off a sensational relay catch in West Indies' 8-wicket win vs England
Published - 07 Nov 2024, 10:54 AM | Updated - 07 Nov 2024, 11:00 AM
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West Indies cricketers Brandon King and Alzarri Joseph completed a brilliant relay catch in the third and final ODI of the recently concluded series against England. Brandon King pulled off a stellar effort near the boundary to dismiss dangerous England wicketkeeper-batter Phil Salt during the match.
West Indies, led by Shai Hope, secured an eight-wicket victory during the third ODI match at the Kensington Oval in Barbados on Wednesday, November 6. Brandon King played a crucial role with the bat during the run chase. King was named Player of the Match for his efforts during the must-win game.
Watch: Brandon King and Alzarri Joseph Pull Off Sensational Relay Catch
Brandon King showed brilliant presence of mind to pull off a stunning catch during the 41st over of England's innings. Phil Salt, who scored 74 runs off 108 balls, including 4 fours and a six, had to depart to the dressing room after the catch. King's fielding effort has gone viral across social media platforms.
On the third ball of the 41st over, Phil Salt played a big shot to deep mid-wicket. King leaped to grab the ball with both hands and flicked it to Alzarri Joseph, who completed the catch. However, the catch was recorded in Joseph's name. Darren Sammy in the dressing room applauded King's exceptional fielding.
The human highlight reel Brandon King creates a moment of absolute brilliance! 🏏🔥#TheRivalry | #WIvENG pic.twitter.com/jZUxAmO3Re
— Windies Cricket (@windiescricket) November 6, 2024
West Indies Completed Run Chase with Seven Overs to Spare
England batted first and scored 263/8 in their allotted 50 overs. Dan Mousley scored 57 off 70 balls, including 5 fours and a six. Jofra Archer added a quickfire 38* off 17 balls, hitting 2 fours and 3 sixes. For the West Indies, Matthew Forde took 3 wickets, while Romario Shepherd and Alzari Joseph each picked up 2.
West Indies comfortably chased down the target with seven overs to spare. King scored 102 runs off 117 balls, including 13 fours and a six. Kesey Carty remained unbeaten on 128 runs off 114 balls, with 15 fours and 2 sixes. For England, Reece Topley and Jamie Overton picked up one wicket each.
Alzarri Joseph Was There To Help Me - Brandon King
Brandon King is delighted with his performance after several failures to convert in previous innings. King praised Keacy Carty for his fluent batting at a crucial stage, which helped them get off to a good start. King received support from Alzarri Joseph in completing the catch to dismiss Phil Salt.
"I had a fair number of starts but wasn't able to convert them. Fortunate I could do it today at a crucial game and I'm happy. Once you go through the initial phase, you have to believe in yourself and that it's your time," King said.
"(On Keacy Carty's knock) He batted fluently, he came at a crucial stage and helped us get off to a good start. (On Salt's catch in the deep) I had a bit of room and fortunately, Alzarri was there to help me," he added.
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