New Zealand's Glenn Phillips took a Superman-like flying catch to dismiss Australia's Marcus Stoinis during the Kiwis' 89-run victory against the defending champions in the ICC T20 World Cup 2022 Super 12 match in Sydney on Saturday.
New Zealand registered a convincing 89-run victory against defending champions Australia in their ICC T20 World Cup 2022 Super 12 opener in Sydney on Saturday. While an all-round show from the Kiwis enthralled fans, a moment of brilliance from Glenn Phillips stole the show.
After posting 200 for three in their 20 overs, thanks to an unbeaten 92 by Devon Conway and an explosive 16-ball 42 by Finn Allen, New Zealand bowlers were relentless in attack as Australia folded for 111 in 17.1 overs to suffer their second-heaviest T20I defeat in terms of runs. This was also Australia's first defeat to New Zealand in Australia in any format since 2011.
Kiwi pacer Tim Southee (2.1-0-6-3) set the tone early on before left-arm spinner Mitchell Santner (4-0-31-3) foxed the Aussies with his clever variation to make it a lopsided contest. The Aussies lost half of their side in 10.2 overs after the talented Tim David (11) became Santner's third victim.
Southee cleaned up David Warner in the most unlikely fashion when the left-hander's pull shot ricocheted off his leg, arm and bat before unsettling the stumps in the second over. Despite the big setback, the defending champions quickly regrouped as Mitchell Marsh played some exquisite shots, including a stunning six over covers against Santner.
Just when the hosts looked to be getting into the groove with the experienced duo of Marcus Stoinis and Glenn Maxwell in the middle, a Superman-like flying catch by Glenn Phillips triggered a collapse.
Superhuman Phillips!
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Following this spectacular catch, social media exploded, with several fans applauding 'Superman' Phillips effort. Some Twitter users noted that this could perhaps be the catch of the tournament and also go down as an iconic moment in the tournament's history.
Here's a look at how fans reacted to Phillips' mind-blowing catch that was one of the key highlights of the game:
No way, Glenn Phillips!!! This is just unreal. pic.twitter.com/0fbTKwECUJ
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra)That’s another one to add to this insane Glenn Phillips highlights reel pic.twitter.com/eUdwoJZkR1
— Will Macpherson (@willis_macp)Glenn Phillips is one of crazy fielders in this generation. pic.twitter.com/89lgJEkU8e
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns)What a superman catch holy rice crispies Glenn Phillips!!! pic.twitter.com/LbfotMPLyB
— adi✨|| haris rauf cheerleader (@adidoescricket)Sorry Emirates... Glenn Phillips flies better 😉 | | pic.twitter.com/l7hBhj0L0R
— 🏏Flashscore Cricket Commentators (@FlashCric)When you just 𝘬𝘯𝘰𝘸 you've taken one of the best catches of the 🔥
Take a bow, Glenn Phillips 👏 pic.twitter.com/Z3PDcdPWR5
Today's catch by Glenn Phillips reminded me of this another great attempt by him. pic.twitter.com/c9ZbBWoKAv
— Aditya (@Adityakrsaha)Glenn Phillips wow… that is quite the catch lad 🔥
— Chloe-Amanda Bailey (@ChloeAmandaB)Glenn Phillips today:
The catch. The celebrations. pic.twitter.com/61rk93BXvT
Damn,,,,,,Glenn Phillips👏🏻👏🏻
— Ian Raphael Bishop (@irbishi)Glenn Phillips - One of the best fielder in the world in this generation. He is crazy in the field. pic.twitter.com/1ptvLulEO6
— CricketMAN2 (@ImTanujSingh)You cannot do that, Glenn Phillips! | pic.twitter.com/yynDb1wgQj
— 🏏Flashscore Cricket Commentators (@FlashCric)Is Superman fielding in disguise of Glenn Phillips for New Zealand❓😱 pic.twitter.com/94obkBqIql
— CricWick (@CricWick)(With inputs from PTI)