Phenomenal Catch: Josh Inglis Stuns Shivam Dube in IND vs AUS 2nd T20
Australia’s wicketkeeper Josh Inglis delivered one of the most spectacular moments during the second T20 clash between India and Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
With India attempting to accelerate during the middle overs, Shivam Dube had just settled at the crease and was preparing for a strong finish. Xavier Bartlett bowled a sharp delivery that cut across the left-hander, provoking an aggressive shot from Dube. The ball took the edge and flew rapidly behind.
What happened next was a display of wicketkeeping brilliance. Inglis, positioned attentively behind the stumps, reacted instantly. Reading the deviation in a split second, he dived full length to his left and caught the ball cleanly just above the turf.
"The athletic catch left the MCG crowd buzzing and commentators praising his exceptional reflexes and anticipation."
This crucial breakthrough halted India’s momentum and rewarded Bartlett’s disciplined bowling effort. The moment also showcased Inglis’s rising reputation as a composed and dynamic presence behind the stumps in limited-overs cricket.
Shivam Dube, renowned for his finishing strength, appeared stunned as he headed back to the pavilion, while Bartlett celebrated the dismissal enthusiastically, acknowledging Inglis’s superb effort.
Author’s Summary
Josh Inglis’s stunning diving catch off Xavier Bartlett’s bowling turned the tide in Australia’s favor, highlighting his sharp reflexes and ever-growing influence as a wicketkeeper.