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Pat Cummins Stretches Logic With Outrageous One-Handed Stunner In AUS Vs WI 2nd Test

Kaushik Kashyap

Pat Cummins catch vs WI. [Source - Fancode/x.com]Pat Cummins catch vs WI. [Source - Fancode/x.com]

Pat Cummins is the man who rises to the occasion for Australia against all odds, delivering moments of brilliance with the bat, ball, and even through miraculous fielding efforts. One such special moment happened off his own delivery in the ongoing second Test between West Indies and Australia in Grenada.

No Man’s Land ? Cummins Stretched Beyond Limits to Pull Off the Unthinkable

During the second delivery of the 9th over on day two, the Australian skipper Cummins did the unthinkable to send West Indies number three 3, Keacy Carty, back in the pavilion. It was a good length delivery from Cummins and Carty played a forward defensive shot.

The ball nipped back off the pitch, took a thick inside edge off Carty’s bat, and deflected off his front pad, looping into the air toward what appeared to be the short mid-wicket region. With no fielder in position and the ball heading toward no man’s land, Cummins displayed remarkable awareness. 

Changing direction mid-follow-through, he sprinted to his right and dived, stretching out his right hand to take a stunning one-handed catch. The third umpire had to take a look at the catch before confirming it was clean and West Indies lost their second wicket with 40 on the board.

Carty in Disbelief as Australia Takes Control

Carty walked off in disbelief, having contributed just 6 runs to the team’s total. The commentators, along with fans and teammates, were left in awe of Cummins’ athleticism and sharp reflexes, which handed Australia a crucial breakthrough at a key moment in the innings.

Earlier, West Indies bowled out Australia for 286 on Day 1. In reply, Kraigg Brathwaite, playing his 100th Test, couldn’t get off the mark as Josh Hazlewood struck early with the new ball. At the other end, John Campbell looked promising but threw away a solid start after losing concentration.

This innings holds great importance for the West Indies in the context of the match. Already trailing 1-0 in the series, they cannot afford another defeat if they hope to stay alive in the contest and push the series into a decider.