PBKS vs CSK | Twitter reacts as Mukesh Chaudhary pulls a Boult 2019 and upgrades a catch to six

ByDebayan Sinha,SportsCafe Editor

Last Tuesday at 8:55 PM

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Being sharp and alert is vital in a high-stakes contest, especially when an in-form batter needs to be dismissed. Mukesh Chaudhary had a moment to forget as he emulated Trent Boult’s infamous missed catch from the 2019 World Cup and allowed a crucial chance to scalp Priyansh Arya.

‌The newly built stadium at Mullanpur witnessed a rollercoaster of emotions with the bat from the home side. On one hand, Punjab were reduced to 83/5 in just eight overs. But stealing the spotlight was opener Priyansh Arya, who raced to a blistering 19-ball half-century. The visitors�?misery deepened when a simple chance to dismiss him turned into a six, all due to a costly lapse by Mukesh Chaudhary.

On the second ball of the 12th over, Ravichandran Ashwin bowled a full delivery outside off. Priyansh stepped forward and launched a big slog down the ground. The ball soared high toward long-off, where Mukesh Chaudhary was stationed. He judged the trajectory well and took the catch comfortably, but failed to realise his foot was touching the boundary rope. What should’ve been a crucial breakthrough turned into six runs. A frustrated Ashwin could only watch as his effort was undone, while Priyansh, having been gifted a lifeline, capitalised to reach a 39-ball half-century. The moment didn’t go unnoticed online either, as the Twitterverse lit up and pointed out Mukesh’s costly blunder.

Oops!

�?david Miller (@MillerDavi20894)

HAHA!

Mukesh Choudhary you deserve belt treatment
�?cheppanu brother🦚 (@RishiUrk)

When I said I want Mukesh Choudhary to recreate Trent Boult's masterclass, I meant with the ball.
�?Sameer Aaryan (@HelloItsSameer)

Ashwin not happy!

Back to back Six to Ashwin Anna🤯🤯🤯

Drama + Power = Priyansh Arya Show!

Ashwin to Arya �?SIX!

Mukesh Choudhary takes the catch�?but steps on the rope! A huge moment and a lifeline for Arya!

He races past 70 off pure firepower. This southpaw is putting
�?Shobhit kumar (@Shobhit110198)

very poor!

Mukesh Choudhary WTF. Poor poor game awareness. It was an easy catch.
�?Anish (@AnishKumar1104)

Choudary misses!

Back to back Six to Ashwin Anna🤯🤯🤯

Drama + Power = Priyansh Arya Show!

Ashwin to Arya �?SIX!

Mukesh Choudhary takes the catch�?but steps on the rope! A huge moment and a lifeline for Arya!

He races past 70 off pure firepower. This southpaw is putting on a show!
�?Alexander. (@_TheNotGreat08)

Yeah!

Ashwin isn't happy with Mukesh Choudhary's effort

On this level this is not acceptable 😭
�?Monu Sharma (@bharatpur0777)

Lol!

When I said I want Mukesh Choudhary to recreate Trent Boult's masterclass, I meant with the ball.
�?Silly Point (@FarziCricketer)

Oops moment!

Priyansh Arya �?SIX! 💥

Caught in the deep... but Mukesh Choudhary touches the ropes! 😱

Fortune favours the brave �?Priyansh riding high tonight! 🔥
�?XGlobalBuzz (@Xglobalbuzz)

Very poor!