[Watch] Tasmania Player Plucks A One-Handed Stunner Near Boundary In Marsh Cup 2024

Charlie Wakim celebrating Whiteman's wicket (x.com)

Tasmania cricketer Charlie Wakim plucked a stunning one-handed boundary catch to dismiss Western Australian skipper Sam Whiteman during their high-scoring Marsh Cup 2024 thriller at Hobart’s Bellerive Oval.

On top of his sensational fielding efforts, Wakim also clubbed a 53-ball 68 during Tasmania’s entertaining attempt at a daunting run-chase later in the game.

Charlie Wakim soars with one-handed blinder

Turning up for Tasmania in match number 20 of the 2024 Marsh Cup, Charlie Wakim was stationed at mid-wicket boundary during the slog overs of the Western Australia innings upfront. In the first ball of a fresh Billy Stanlake over, Western Australian captain Sam Whiteman, batting on 49* at the time, hoicked the speedster towards the mid-wicket boundary.

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However, Whiteman’s confident hit was prevented by an agile Wakim from going over the ropes, as the Tasmanian fielder soared above with his outstretched arm to hold on to the ball.

Watch: Charlie Wakim soars in one-handed boundary catch

While Charlie Wakim’s sensational fielding effort curtailed Sam Whiteman’s threatening stay at the crease, Western Australia still racked up 320-4 on the board by the completion of their 50 overs.

Chasing a monumental total in the run-chase, Wakim bludgeoned 68 runs from just 53 balls to top-score in the innings alongside captain Jordan Silk (61). Despite listing attacking 60s, Tasmania fell 52 runs short of their target to slump to their fourth defeat of the tournament.

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