During the third one-day international of a five-match series held at Senwes Park in Potchefstroom, Australia’s Sean Abbott executed an astonishing catch that left spectators in awe.
In the third ODI between South Africa and Australia in Potchefstroom, South Africa showcased an imposing batting performance, setting a challenging target of 339 runs for the visitors. The opening batsmen initiated the onslaught with a rapid 146-run partnership.
Aiden Markram then escalated the scoring with a remarkable 102 off just 76 balls. In the final overs, Marco Jansen unleashed a spectacular blitzkrieg. However, South Africa could have achieved an even higher total if it weren’t for an extraordinary catch by Sean Abbott that left the entire stadium in disbelief, effectively ending Jansen’s innings. This catch was nothing short of a jaw-dropping moment.
This remarkable display of athleticism occurred in the 47th over of the innings when South African batsman Marco Jansen attempted to loft a shot over the inner fielders, seemingly destined for a comfortable six. However, Abbott had different intentions.
Positioned at sweeper cover, Abbott sprinted to his left and launched into a full-stretch leap that defied expectations. To the astonishment and disbelief of everyone present, he managed to secure the ball with just one hand. Despite his spectacular catch, Abbott couldn’t avoid crashing onto the field, yet miraculously, he clung onto the ball, ensuring the dismissal counted.
Watch the catch here:
No wonder Kangaroos are found only in Australia 😏 What a leap! #SAvAUS pic.twitter.com/9dbJ0SlJ9B
— FanCode (@FanCode) September 12, 2023
The catch was so spectacular that even Marco Jansen himself stood there in disbelief, unconsciously raising his hand to his head before making his way back to the dressing room. Fans couldn’t help but empathize with Jansen’s misfortune while simultaneously applauding Abbott’s extraordinary effort.
Australia was in control of the series with a 2-0 lead at this point. In the first ODI, Marnus Labuschagne played a pivotal role in Australia’s comeback victory over South Africa. Labuschagne, along with Ashton Agar, calmly chased down the required runs in an unbeaten partnership of 112, securing a remarkable three-wicket win with nearly 10 overs to spare.
In the second ODI, Australia continued its dominance with David Warner and Marnus Labuschagne both achieving rapid centuries. This led to Australia amassing a formidable total of 392-8, their third-highest ODI total ever. They then bowled out South Africa for 269 with 8.1 overs remaining, securing another convincing victory.
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