Watch: Sean Abbott took a contender for “one of the best” catches during the South Africa-Australia third ODI, plucking out a one-handed stunner near the boundary rope on Tuesday (September 12).
The fourth ball of the 47th over by Nathan Ellis was a wide yorker, which Marco Jansen carved towards cover for what seemed like a certain six. However, he did not account for Abbott, who ran round swiftly from sweeper cover and extended his left palm towards the ball.
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He successfully managed to latch on to the ball before falling to the ground just millimetres from the rope. The decision was sent to the third umpire, who not only checked whether Abbott was within the rope but also whether he was in control of the ball before falling forward.
The umpire ultimately ruled in favour of Abbott, and Jansen, who had his hand over his head in disbelief, had to walk back for a 15-ball 32.
Watch Sean Abbott taking the catch here:
This one-handed stunner on the boundary by Sean Abbott is probably the best catch I’ve ever seen #SAvAUS pic.twitter.com/fJd7Kr9ckw
— Cricket Nuffies (@cricketnuffies) September 12, 2023
India viewers:
No wonder Kangaroos are found only in Australia 😏 What a leap! #SAvAUS pic.twitter.com/9dbJ0SlJ9B
— FanCode (@FanCode) September 12, 2023
UK viewers:
"He CANNOT believe what he's just seen and neither can I!" 🤯
Australia's Sean Abbott took a STUNNING one-handed catch to dismiss South Africa's Marco Jansen during the third ODI 👇 pic.twitter.com/GDdfSPoFCI
— Sky Sports Cricket (@SkyCricket) September 12, 2023
South Africa viewers:
Sean Abbott, you beauty!
The Aussie quick pulls off a great one-handed catch on the boundary to dismiss Marco Jansen.
📺 Stream #SAvAUS live: https://t.co/ACEUH7ePOB pic.twitter.com/SuJS3MVIkm
— SuperSport 🏆 (@SuperSportTV) September 12, 2023
