“Ball of the tournament” – Paul Collingwood on Kuldeep Yadav’s delivery which dismissed Jos Buttler in IND vs ENG World Cup match.
In a thrilling 2023 World Cup clash in Lucknow on Sunday, October 29, former England batter Paul Collingwood found himself captivated by an exceptional delivery from Kuldeep Yadav that dismissed Jos Buttler. Collingwood also noted that India maintained unwavering pressure after securing the first wicket.
The pivotal moment arrived in the 16th over of the innings when Kuldeep Yadav sent down a deceptive delivery just outside the off-stump. The ball took a vicious turn, leaving Buttler bewildered as it struck the top of the middle stump. This stunning delivery left the England captain in disbelief and dealt a significant blow to their pursuit of a 230-run target.
Buttler’s dismissal left England at 52-5 in their chase, severely denting their hopes of victory. Kuldeep Yadav continued to make an impact, later dismissing Liam Livingstone, contributing to India’s resounding 100-run win.
Collingwood’s admiration for Yadav’s mesmerizing delivery underscores the exceptional talent and skill displayed in the World Cup encounter. Yadav’s brilliance played a crucial role in India’s success, maintaining the relentless pressure that ultimately secured their victory.
Collingwood said “And I just thought the ball is once they got England’s first wicket, they just didn’t give them a sniff. After that, I thought about the accuracy, the skill level, that we get movement out of the pitch and then you thought maybe the spinners would come on and maybe they’ll just stick it on, but no cold. Kuldeep comes up with probably the ball of the tournament to Jos Buttler.”