WATCH – Riley Meredith completes a ‘volleyball’ catch as Peter Handscomb pouched the ball in air at first slip

WATCH – Riley Meredith completes a ‘volleyball’ catch as Peter Handscomb pouched the ball in air at first slip

Peter Handscomb and Riley Meredith celebratiing the completion of a tremendous catch

The 26th match of the ongoing Big Bash League (BBL) was clinched by Hobart Hurricanes to register their fourth win of the tournament. The Matthew Wade-led side produced an all-round performance to surpass Melbourne Renegades in all three departments of the game at the Docklands Stadium, Melbourne. 

The game also witnessed a special moment when speedster Riley Meredith completed an unbelievable catch to get the important wicket of in-form Mackenzie Harvey. This incident took place during the fourth over when the batter nicked a delivery which carried straight towards Peter Handscomb at first slip. 

However, he dropped the catch but managed to pouch the ball higher in the air while Meredith dived as the short third man position to gobble the catch. Everyone was left in absolute shock while watching this take place on Wednesday as even the bowler Thomas Rogers reaction was also priceless. 

Here’s the full video of Riley Meredith’s “volleyball” catch in BBL 2021-22:

Hurricanes thrash Renegades by 85 runs as Ben McDermott smashes ton

Ben McDermott
Ben McDermott

Earlier, the Melbourne-based franchise opted to bowl first after winning the toss. However, this decision didn’t turn out to go in their favour as they went on to concede a massive total of 206/5 at the end of the Hurricanes’ quota of 20 overs. Opening batter Ben McDermott went completed his second century of the season as he ended the innings with a score of 127 runs off just 65 balls.

In reply, apart from wicket-keeper Sam Harper (57), no batter from the Nic Maddinson and Co was able to play a substantial knock. This resulted in yet another crushing defeat for Melbourne Renegades as their struggle continues at the last spot of the Points Table.

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