Cricket has recently witnessed outstanding moments of fielding that have proved to be game-changers in the T20 format. Athletes and their focus on saving every single run and taking tough opportunities have been increasing, leading to some exceptional catches and boundary saves over the years. These feats of brilliance in the field have the power to determine the outcome of matches.
Recently, social media went gaga about the unbelievable catch taken by Sussex pacer Bradley Currie during a county’s Vitality Blast match against defending champions Hampshire. Currie’s catch is undoubtedly something worth watching, as he runs towards his left and covers a lot of ground before taking a dive that has an incredible amount of elevation and athleticism. He sticks out his left arm and remarkably takes a brilliant one-handed catch right along the boundary line. The Vitality Blast account posted a video of the catch on Twitter and labeled it as the ‘best catch of all time.’
Currie is a Scottish international, and this match marked his debut in the T20 Vitality Blast. His exceptional catch gained him appreciation from players like Ben Stokes and Dinesh Karthik, and earned a tweet from his bowler Tymal Mills as well. The video has taken social media by storm, amassing 2.7 million views on Twitter.
What makes Currie’s catch even more remarkable is the situation of the game. Hampshire needed 23 runs off 11 balls, with the well-set Benny Howell at the crease batting on 25(13). Howell was threatening to win the game for his team and timed his shot off Tymal Mills perfectly. To dismiss him, Sussex needed an outstanding piece of fielding, something close to a nearly unbelievable feat, that swung the match in their favor at the County Ground in Hove. Sussex managed to win by just six runs, illustrating how vital Currie’s screamer was, both for taking the wicket and saving crucial runs.
Currie’s debut was already a huge success earlier in the day. The young left-armer had taken three wickets for 27 runs in his spell, which included the dangerous opposition captain James Vince. His exceptional performance with the ball, coupled with his match-winning effort in the field, earned the Scottish player the man of the match award on his debut for Sussex’s T20 team.
