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Glenn Maxwell Defies Gravity As His Superhuman Catch Gets Ryan Rickelton

Debashis Sarangi

Maxwell's outstanding grab [Source: @cricketcomau/X]Maxwell's outstanding grab [Source: @cricketcomau/X]

Veteran Australian cricketer Glenn Maxwell exhibited his fielding brilliance as his stunning grab sent the well-set Ryan Rickelton packing in the first T20I against South Africa in Darwin. Maxwell's exceptional catch proved game-changing, ensuring Australia's victory in the thrilling clash. 

Maxwell's Sensational Catch Leaves Ryan Rickelton And SA Stunned

The incident occurred during the final over of South Africa's innings when the game was all set for a cracking finish. The Proteas had their hopes pinned on Ryan Rickelton, who had already hammered a blistering fifty to keep them alive in the contest. 

As Ben Dwarshuis charged in and bowled a full-length delivery, Rickelton hammered it straight down the ground with brute force. For a moment, it seemed like the ball would comfortably sail over the fence before Maxwell produced a fielding effort for the ages to leave the visitors shell-shocked. 

The all-rounder, stationed at long on, timed his jump to perfection. He caught the ball while floating mid-air, threw it just in time before touching the other side of the boundary rope and returned to the playing field to complete the catch. 

The on-field umpire referred it to the TV umpire who adjudged Rickelton out upon confirming that Maxwell took a clean catch. While the Aussies jubilantly celebrated the key wicket, the South African keeper-batter made his way back to the hut with disappointment. 

Rickelton's dismissal ensured Australia edged out South Africa in the thrilling clash, as Dwarshuis held his nerves to script a fighting victory for his side. The Proteas finished their innings on 161 runs, losing the game by 17 runs. 

The victory helped Australia take a crucial 1-0 lead in the series. The second T20I of the three-match series will be played on August 12 at the same venue.