BBL 2024-25 [WATCH]: Ben Duckett plucks a one-handed screamer to dismiss D Arcy Quick

The Massive Bash League (BBL) 2024-25 season has been nothing wanting spectacular, with moments of brilliance that seize the essence of T20 cricket. One such second got here in a match between the Melbourne Stars and Adelaide Strikers, the place England’s Ben Duckett pulled off one of many catches of the event.

Ben Duckett takes a mind-blowing catch of D Arcy Quick

In an over that would have shifted the momentum decisively in the direction of the Strikers, Duckett’s athleticism modified the course of the sport. It occurred on the fourth ball of the 14th over bowled by the veteran Peter Siddle. The seamer bowled an overpitched supply exterior off to D Arcy Quick, a prolific scorer for the Strikers.

Quick, trying to capitalize on the total supply, cleared his entrance leg, bent his again leg, and thrashed the ball with intent, aiming to ship it hovering over the covers for what appeared like a sure boundary. Nonetheless, Duckett, stationed at further cowl, had completely different plans. He timed his leap to perfection, extending his proper hand into the air, and plucked the ball out of skinny air with what can solely be described as a one-handed screamer.

Right here is the video:

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Quick guides Adelaide Strikers to a decent complete

At this level within the innings, the Adelaide Strikers have been constructing a aggressive complete, with Quick on the crease having scored 60 off 42 balls, showcasing his capability to anchor and speed up the innings. Alex Ross supported him with 35 off 26 balls, organising a probably high-scoring complete. The catch not solely halted Quick’s momentum but additionally despatched a shockwave by means of the Strikers’ camp, finally resulting in their innings closing at 165/6.

Adam Milne, Peter Siddle star with the ball

The catch was not only a spotlight for its sheer athleticism but additionally for its strategic significance. With Quick’s dismissal, the momentum swung again to the Melbourne Stars, whose bowlers, Adam Milne (2/32) and Siddle (2/21), had been chipping away on the Strikers’ batting lineup.