Men’s Hundred | Twitter erupts as Alex Davies' Olympics-caliber leap leads to a stunning catch scalping Root

08/10/2024

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Wicket-keeping is a crucial aspect of fielding, and sometimes keepers put in remarkable efforts to secure pivotal wickets. Such was the case in the match between Trent Rockets and Southern Brave, where Alex Davies showcased exceptional agility by taking a breathtaking catch to dismiss Joe Root.

‌The Trent Rockets faced the table toppers Southern Brave at Southampton in a must-win game. Trent Rockets' captain Lewis Gregory won the toss and chose to bat first, a decision that paid off initially. Openers Tom Banton and Adam Lyth got off to a blazing start pushing the score to 43/0 after five sets. However, the spin duo of Akeal Hosein and Danny Briggs changed the momentum by dismissing the openers and Hales. The situation worsened for the Rockets when Joe Root was dismissed, courtesy of a spectacular catch by Davies.

On the 62nd, Jofra Archer delivered a cleverly disguised slower ball to the English star. The ball was pitched wide outside off stump and Root struggled to read the delivery. He further went for an ambitious shot but ended up edging the ball, which flew towards Alex Davies. Showing remarkable reflexes, the Lancashire wicketkeeper dived full length to his right and snatched the ball with one hand in a stunning display of skill. The timing of jump made it look even brilliant as Davies' exceptional catch drew praise from the crowd and was widely celebrated on social media.

What a blinder!

— Gill Bill (@bill_gill76078)

Perfect shot

Oh hey, Joe Root 👋

A perfectly placed shot gives Root his first boundary of the match 🙌 |
— The Hundred (@thehundred)

Speedster

1. Jasprit Bumrah - The yorker king! 👑

2. Lockie Ferguson - The pace sensation! 💥

3. Jofra Archer - The speedster! 🚀

Who can withstand this fiery trio? "
— Ramanatha Rai (@RamOnSports)

Have to face

We wouldn't want to face that either, Adam Lyth 😬 |
— The Hundred (@thehundred)

Good combo

Alex hales and Joe Root
— Ketan Dhull (@KetanDhull4)

Better than him

Women Bowlers like Ecclestone is much more better then this shit akeal hosein 😂😂
— Shadab Khan (@ShadabKG007)

Leading again

"Captain Nat Sciver-Brunt leading from the front again! Great performance to secure a solid win for Trent Rockets. She’s proving why she’s one of the best in the game!"
— It's Muqadas ♡. (@it_muqadas)

Convincing win

Trent Rockets continue on their with a convincing win against Southern Brave 👏
— The Hundred (@thehundred)

Five in their team

Southern Brave have 5 Caribbeans in the playing XI.
— Delhi Capitals Fan (@pantiyerfc)

Nice performance

Southern Brave dolls setting a nice platform, should really be able to push on in the middle overs of this ODI ...
— Nellberg cricket 🏏 (@nellbergcricket)

Men’s Hundred | Twitter erupts as Alex Davies' Olympics-caliber leap leads to a stunning catch scalping Root

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