In Match 17 of the Big Bash League 2023-24, the Hobart Hurricanes set a respectable total in their first innings against Melbourne Stars. The standout moment of the first innings occurred when Marcus Stoinis showcased his exceptional fielding skills with a sublime catch, dismissing Macalister Wright and sending him back to the pavilion. Stoinis’ remarkable catch added a touch of brilliance to the proceedings, highlighting the quality of play in the exciting BBL encounters.
Marcus Stoinis’ brilliant catch
The exhilarating moment unfolded on the first delivery of the fifth over, courtesy of Usama Mir‘s full toss to Wright. The right-handed batter aimed for a powerful shot but mistimed it, sending the white leather soaring straight towards the wide long-on region.
Responding with agility, Stoinis embarked on a determined run, covering the ground swiftly before executing an impressive catch just inches from the ground. The suspense lingered briefly as the match officials conducted a thorough examination of the ball’s height, ultimately confirming Wright’s departure.
Here’s the video:
Now that’s a very 👏 good 👏 outfield 👏 catch 👏 #BBL13 pic.twitter.com/xAQSYS6Aq1
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Hurricanes’ satisfactory run with the bat
Invited to bat first, Hurricanes faced an early setback as Matthew Wade succumbed to Joel Paris in the opening over, sending a skied shot to deep cover. Wright and Caleb Jewell then formed a crucial 42-run partnership, with Wright (33 off 19) accelerating and expressing intent before his dismissal. Jewell emerged as the top scorer for the Hurricanes, contributing 45 runs off 37 balls, but his innings was curtailed by Glenn Maxwell, who claimed two additional wickets by dismissing Tim David (1 off 2) and Sam Hain (11 off 13).
Maxwell’s impactful spell concluded with figures of 3/29 from four overs. The Hurricanes faced adversity at a challenging position of 98/6 in 13.5 overs, but Nikhil Chaudhary‘s breezy cameo of 32 runs off 16 balls revived their innings. With three fours and two sixes, Chaudhary played a vital role before falling to Haris Rauf. Ultimately, the Hurricanes posted a total of 155 runs in 19.4 overs.
