The Big Boss League (BBL) 2024-25 The season has been nothing short of spectacular with brilliant moments that capture the essence of T20 cricket. Among such moments came a match Melbourne Stars and Adelaide StrikersWhere England is Ben Duckett pulled out one of the catches of the tournament.
Ben Duckett takes a stunning shot of D Arcy Short
In a situation that could have turned the forwards decisively on the Strikers side, Duckett’s athleticism changed the course of the game. It happened in the fourth ball of the veteran’s 14th over Peter Siddle. Seamer bowled an overpitched delivery outside off D Arcy ShortProlific goalscorer for the Strikers.
Trying to take advantage of a short, full delivery, he cleared his front foot, bent his back foot and volleyed the ball over the covers for what looked like a certain boundary. However, Duckett, in the extra cap, had different plans. He perfected his jump shot with his right hand in the air and plucked the ball out of the air in a move that can only be described as a one-handed screamer.
We present the video:
One of the best catches you’ll ever see in BBL! 😱
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A brief guide to the Adelaide Strikers respectable total
At this point in the innings, the Adelaide Strikers put up a competitive total, scoring 60 off 42 balls in short order, showing their ability to anchor and pace the innings. Alex Ross He backed it up with 26 off 35 balls and was a potential high scorer. The catch not only halted Short’s momentum but also sent shockwaves through the Strikers’ camp, eventually leading to their innings closing at 165/6.
Adam Milne, Peter Siddle star with the ball
The catch attracted attention not only for its athleticism, but also for its strategic importance. With Short’s dismissal, the momentum swung back to the Melbourne Stars. Adam Milne (2/32) and Siddle (2/21) were in the Strikers’ batting line-up.
