WATCH: 'Superman' Glenn Phillips takes flight, secures outrageous one-handed catch to leave onlookers in complete disbelief; video viral

Atishay Jain

• Sat • 09 Mar 2024

New Zealand cricketer Glenn Phillips.

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Glenn Phillips dazzled the cricketing world by executing a remarkable one-handed catch on March 9.

Phillips flew to his right and completed a one-handed catch to dismiss Marnus Labuschagne.

New Zealand's Glenn Phillips will arguably go down as one of the greatest fielders of all time, and on March 9 (Saturday), he once again proved why he must be rated so highly. There have been numerous instances in the past where Phillips's jaw-dropping or high-flying act on the field has left fans stunned and in awe. On Saturday, Phillips produced yet another magical effort on the field that captivated the onlookers and made their jaw drop.

Marnus Labuschagne shocked

In a breathtaking display of athleticism and skill, the 27-year-old Phillips dazzled the cricketing world by executing a remarkable one-handed catch at the gully position, leaving Australia's Marnus Labuschagne in shock. This stunning moment occurred during the 61st over when New Zealand's Tim Southee delivered a ball wide of the off-stump, tempting Labuschagne into a shot away from his body.

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As the ball soared towards the right of the fielder positioned at wide gully, it seemed destined to evade capture. However, Phillips, known for his exceptional athletic abilities, launched into an incredible dive to his right. Demonstrating impeccable timing and coordination, Phillips extended his arm fully, snagging the ball out of the air with just one hand while in mid-flight.

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SUPERMAN! 🦸 What a catch from Glenn Phillips! Australia are 221/8 at lunch on Day 2 🏏@BLACKCAPS v Australia: 2nd Test | LIVE on DUKE and TVNZ+ pic.twitter.com/Swx84jNFZb
— TVNZ+ (@TVNZ) March 9, 2024

This extraordinary catch brought an end to Labuschagne's impressive 250-minute innings and sent shockwaves through the stadium. Teammates, spectators, and commentators alike were left in awe of Phillips' acrobatic feat, which not only showcased his fielding prowess but also injected excitement into the match. The catch elicited an animated celebration from Phillips, rightfully earning its place as one of the most memorable moments of the year so far.

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Australia bundled out for 262

In the first innings, Australia was dismissed for 262, with New Zealand's Matt Henry leading the charge as the primary disruptor. His outstanding bowling performance, capturing 7 wickets for just 67 runs, stood out as the highlight for the Kiwis. As a result, Australia concluded their innings with a lead of 94 runs over New Zealand.

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