KL Rahul failed to make an impact with the bat in the opening Twenty20 International of the five-match series between India and England on Friday but the Indian batsman produced a stunning effort to deny Jos Buttler a certain six during England's chase.
In took place in the fifth over England’s chase. Axar Patel tossed one up to Jos Buttler who skipped down the track but did not get to the pitch of the ball and yet went through with the shot. It appeared that he had enough on it to carry the ball for a six. But Rahul, standing at long off had other ideas.
Rahul flew backwards, caught the ball and also had the awareness to throw back in play while his body was still hanging mid-air.
The day and the match, however, belonged to England as the visitors easily chased down the paltry target of 125 in just 15.3 overs to take a 1-0 series lead.