Thu Jan 16 12:40:00 UTC 2025: ## Sharma’s Stunning Catch Steals the Show as Vidarbha Post Huge Total in Vijay Hazare Semifinal
**Nagpur, India** – Jitesh Sharma, the new Royal Challengers Bangalore recruit, took a breathtaking catch to dismiss Ruturaj Gaikwad in the second Vijay Hazare Trophy semifinal between Vidarbha and Maharashtra. The spectacular diving catch, which has gone viral on social media, occurred in the third over of Maharashtra’s innings, bowled by Darshan Nalkande. Gaikwad, attempting a pull shot, mistimed the ball, sending it high in the air towards short fine leg. Sharma, displaying incredible athleticism, sprinted towards the ball and took a stunning diving catch, leaving spectators and commentators in awe. Gaikwad’s innings ended at 7 runs from 13 balls, including one boundary.
Maharashtra, having won the toss and elected to field, now face a daunting task. Vidarbha, batting first, posted a massive 380/3, thanks to centuries from Dhruv Shorey (114 off 120 balls) and Yash Rathod (116 off 101 balls). Captain Karun Nair also contributed a significant unbeaten 88 off 44 balls. Sharma himself contributed 51 runs from 33 balls. Maharashtra needs to chase down 381 runs to secure their place in the final. Gaikwad’s early dismissal puts them under immense pressure. The match is set for a thrilling finish.
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