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In the seventh game of Big Bash League 2024-25at the Bellerive Oval in Hobart, the Hobart Hurricanes assumed the Perth Scorcherswith fans witnessing a sensational one-handed catch by the Hobart wicketkeeper batsman, Ben McDermott. Impressive catch came while bowling Riley Meredithruling out Perth’s first goal, find allenin a dramatic turn of events.
Ben McDermott’s remarkable one-handed catch
The match began with a passionate start from Perth Scorchers opener Allen who opened the innings with a boundary off the first ball. Meredith bowled a long delivery that wobbled outside, and Allen expertly hit it to the left of middle, sending the ball towards the boundary. The crowd roared as Allen got off to a good start, but the next delivery turned the tide in Hobart’s favor.
Meredith’s next pass to Allen was a long ball that went in after the pitch, catching the inside edge of Allen’s bat. The ball sailed away from his body and in a split second, McDermott, positioned behind the stumps, darted magnificently to his left to catch it with one hand. Allen was dismissed for 4 runs off just 2 balls.
Here is the video:
First ball boundary, second ball wicket! 😮
Finn Allen and Riley Meredith exchange blows early! #BBL14 pic.twitter.com/Y82dhqi3nu
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Riley Meredith’s brilliant performance with the ball
Meredith was the standout player for the Hobart Hurricanes in the first inning. The right-arm fast bowler’s exceptional 3-wicket spell of 25 runs in 4 overs played a pivotal role in keeping the Scorchers’ batting in check. Following Allen’s first wicket, Meredith dismissed two more key Perth players. First he got rid of Cooper Connollywho was caught behind by McDermott, and then dismissed the Perth captain, Ashton Turnerin a crucial breakthrough. Meredith’s precision and ability to attack at crucial moments ensured that the Scorchers were unable to build meaningful partnerships. His notable performance did not stop there, Meredith also showed brilliant fielding, playing a straight hit to put away the batsman. Josh Inglisfurther strengthening Hobart’s control over the game.
