Australian fieldsman Glenn Maxwell (R) celebrates as he takes a catch in the course of the T20I match between Australia and South Africa performed in Darwin on August 10, 2025. — AFP
Veteran Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell wowed spectators with a surprising piece of athletic fielding, pulling off a superb boundary-line catch in the course of the opening T20I towards South Africa.
With the Proteas needing 21 runs from the ultimate over to achieve the 179-run goal, left-hander Ryan Rickelton, who had anchored the innings with a 71-run knock, appeared set to maintain the chase alive.
Dealing with Ben Dwarshuis, Rickelton pulled in direction of long-on, seemingly destined for six. Maxwell sprinted round, timed his leap, and caught the ball.
As his momentum carried him over the boundary rope, he tossed the ball into the air, stepped again into the sector of play, and accomplished the seize on the second try.
That dismissal successfully ended South Africa’s hopes, as they closed on 161-9. Dwarshuis completed with figures of 3-26, whereas Josh Hazlewood’s disciplined 3-27 choked the chase within the center overs.
Earlier, Australia set 178-run goal for South Africa after being despatched to bat first.
Tim David was the star, smashing a blistering 83 off 52 balls, together with eight sixes. Cameron Inexperienced offered worthwhile assist with 35 off simply 13 deliveries. Nonetheless, South Africa’s younger left-arm fast Kwena Maphaka stored them in verify, claiming 4-20.
Regardless of Rickelton’s resistance, South Africa’s reply faltered towards disciplined bowling and sharp fielding. The center order did not capitalise after the lack of early wickets, with Hazlewood and Dwarshuis making use of sustained strain.
The victory provides Australia a 1-0 lead forward of Tuesday’s second match.
