Published 13:23 IST, October 26th 2020

Jofra Archer's top one-handed catch described by Sachin Tendulkar with THIS funny analogy

Dream11 IPL 2020: Legendary Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar took to Twitter and heaped praise on Jofra Archer's stunning catch with an amusing analogy.

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England speedster Jofra Archer is one of leing pacers in world at moment, who is currently in UAE playing for Rajasthan in Dream11 IPL 2020. Englishman has been in sensational form in this year's tournament and is one of best performers for his side. On Sunday, Jofra Archer me helines once again but this time around, it wasn't for his bowling but his incredible fielding against Mumbai.

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Sachin Tendulkar's hilarious comparison of Jofra Archer's catch 

Archer grabbed a screamer at third man to get rid of a dangerous -looking Ishan Kishan. Jofra Archer catch triggered a collapse, putting Mumbai in a spot of bor. It all happened on fourth delivery of 11th over when Ishan Kishan slashed a good length ball bowled by Kartik Tyagi. southpaw swung his bat hard but all he could man was a thick edge.

Archer, who was stationed at third man boundary, misjudged  catch initially but he recovered in time and timed his jump to perfection to grab  ball with his right hand. Jofra Archer catch left commentators, as well as, players stunned. Netizens immediately went berserk as several reactions poured in on Twitter.

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Fans lauded Archer for his excellent athleticism. In fact, legendary Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar also took to Twitter and heaped praise on Jofra Archer catch with an amusing analogy, which was loved by fans.

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Archer was once again right on money as he bagged two wickets against Mumbai giving away just 31 runs in his four overs. After restricting Mumbai to 195, Rajasthan chased target down with eight wickets to spare. Ben Stokes smashed a staggering century (107*) while Sanju Samson scored a brilliant fifty (54*).

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Meanwhile, according to  Rajasthan Dream11 IPL schedule, Steve Smith's men will w take on Punjab on Friday, October 30 in Abu Dhabi in what is a must-win fixture for both sides.

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Jofra Archer Dream11 IPL 2020 stats

Jofra Archer Dream11 IPL 2020 stats have been incredible so far. right-arm pacer has bagged 17 wickets in 12 matches at a stunning aver of 18.82 and is at second position in leing wicket-takers list behind Kagiso Raba (23). He has also scored 107 runs at a blistering strike-rate of 198.14.

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SOURCE: SACHIN TENDULKAR & IPL TWITTER

13:23 IST, October 26th 2020