During the second Test against Australia at Christchurch’s Hagley Oval, Glenn Phillips pulled off an extraordinary one-handed catch of Marnus Labuschagne.
Glenn Phillips, the 27-year-old cricket fielding sensation from New Zealand, has once again proven why he’s considered among the finest fielders in the cricketing world. During the ongoing second Test match between New Zealand and Australia, Phillips amazed fans with yet another breathtaking catch that quickly became the talk of social media.
The moment came in the 61st over of the Australian first innings when Phillips dived to dismiss Marnus Labuschagne, who had been a formidable presence at the crease. Labuschagne, having scored a solid 90 runs off 147 deliveries, seemed to be settling in well. However, a well-directed delivery from Tim Southee lured Labuschagne into making contact, leading to his downfall.
Phillips’ agility and determination were on full display as he dove to make the catch, maintaining a firm grip on the ball even as he hit the ground. With the ball safely in hand, Phillips rose to his feet and threw it up in jubilation, sparking celebrations among his teammates and sending the commentators and crowd into a frenzy over his extraordinary feat.
Once again, Glenn Phillips has etched his name in cricketing lore with a moment of brilliance in the field, showcasing his exceptional talent and athleticism for all to see.
Check out Glenn Phillips’ Superman catch here:
In the second Test between New Zealand and Australia, the hosts didn’t start off too well. The Black Caps struggled to make an impact, only managing to score a total of 162 runs in their first innings. Tom Latham kicked off with 38 runs, followed by Will Young with 14. Kane Williamson contributed 17 runs, Tom Blundell added 22, and Matt Henry scored 29 before New Zealand’s innings came to an end at 162 runs.
Australia’s bowling attack, led by Josh Hazlewood, proved quite effective, with Hazlewood claiming five wickets. Mitchell Starc took three wickets, while Pat Cummins and Cameron Green managed one each.
In response, Australia posted 256 runs before being bowled out. Matt Henry was in fantastic form, taking a remarkable 7-wicket haul, while Labuschagne shone with a top score of 90 for Australia. Despite losing Will Young early, New Zealand found stability with half-centuries from Kane Williamson and Tom Latham.
Moving into the second innings, New Zealand will look to narrow their deficit and set a challenging target for the Australian team to chase down.
Here is how fans reacted to Superman catch of Glenn Phillips:
