Amidst a tough competition between the 12 teams competing in the T20 World Cup 2022 contest, the key factors turn out to be a decider for most of the matches. Among these key factors, the best fielding action showcased in terms of catches always takes a primary position. Batsmen and bowlers may give their best in the innings still the fielding always has a pivotal role to play. Let’s have a look at the Top 3 Best Catches recorded until Super 12
ICC T20 World Cup 2022
When we talk about big events like World Cup, all teams buckle up for their showdown with their class, batters, and bowlers trying to impress fans with the best shots, the fielders create an impact with their athletic postures. This also creates the panel for competition among the players to not just play cricket and amaze the audience, but amazing catches on the field strike the right chord.
Catches in the last few years began to set up new examples shifting its importance to the next level in the international cricket. These are making the players more innovative on the field and not only play the orthodox cricket.
Some of The Recent Action in The League:
1. Glenn Phillips:
Glenn left his fans with a stunning catch over the deep cover region to dismiss Marcus Stoinis in New Zealand’s. Super 12 opener against the defending champions and the Host Australia on Saturday Oct 22nd. Even as the weather gods decided to let the game be played without any interruption in Sydney. There were plenty of boundaries, sixes and good bowling performances. The player from New Zealand team left the fans and broadcasters in shock when he came running from a distance and dived to a full length after covering plenty of ground to grab the catch. This has amazed the spectators and social was buzzed with many accolades for his feet.
2. Jos Buttler:
England skipper Jos Buttler took a flying catch against Afghanistan in Perth, making Nabi to walk to the dugout. When mark wood edged Nabi the tremendous effort of the keeper held every on into the shock. He defied the physics and took the stunning in the gloves. It was absolute a stunner and that made the match for England. Also, Livingstone also took a brilliant catch of Usman Ghani. Wood bowled a delivery that was explosively fast and was aimed at Nabi’s shoulder. The veteran Afghanistan player attempted to direct the ball past the wicket keeper but only managed to give an edge.
3 Ashen Bandara:
The substitute fielder pulled off the catch to dismiss the well-set batter Glenn Maxwell as he redeemed himself moments after dropping the catch of Aron Finch. Bandara remained really calm, inches away from the boundary rope anticipating the catch. He took the catch quite cleanly and checked if he maintained a safe distance with the rope. The aggressive batter did connect the ball very well and but cannot make it to the stands as Perth is having long boundary.
As the league proceeds more action is yet to come. As the series reached the Super 12 stage. The players are expected to keep the audience on the edge of their seats with best competition and more entertainment.
