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News.com.au
5 days ago
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- News.com.au
‘Defies belief': Cricket world loses its mind over Glenn Maxwell's incredible act
Glenn Maxwell is an absolute freak. Time and time again, the man affectionately coined 'The Big Show' has pulled off the spectacular with bat, ball and in the field. But even still, his latest effort on Saturday morning (AEDT) left fans and pundits searching for superlatives. The 36-year-old was in everything in Australia's fourth T20 against the West Indies. After catching dangerous Windies opener Shai Hope off the bowling of Xavier Bartlett, he then pulled off a spectacular one-handed screamer to dismiss Roston Chase. Chase looked to lift the ball over the infield off a short ball off Aaron Hardie. But Maxwell leapt into the air, snatching it at the top of his arc to send the West Indian packing. 'Good timing of the jump and casually taken by Glenn Maxwell … simply spectacular,' Ian Bishop said on commentary. Former Australian wicketkeeper Brad Haddin was also in awe of the Aussie's incredible take. 'Glenn Maxwell has made a very difficult chance look extremely easy,' he said. 'He didn't show any ounce of pressure there with one hand, behind the back of his body, that is an unbelievable catch made very simple from a star in the field.' However, that moment of magic would soon be outdone, with a catch that had to be seen to be believed. Windies middle-order batsman Romario Shepherd was starting to put together an innings when he took Adam Zampa back over his head. The commentary team uttered, 'another six for Shepherd' before realising upon replay that he was dismissed. That's because Maxwell unbelievably leapt into the air and, in one motion, threw the ball back to Cameron Green in the field in what was an incredible effort. 'That is unbelievable. We see this time and time again. His awareness, athleticism, and timing,' Haddin said. 'There are not many fielders in the world game who can do that, but we see Maxwell do it time and time again. 'He is the best fieldsman in the world. I cannot believe he has just done that.' Fans were equally blown away by the screamer. 'What a catch! Defies belief,' one fan wrote on X. 'Maxi is just incredible, I'm lost for words,' another said. 'Glenn Maxwell, OH MY GOD,' a third added.
Associated Press
6 days ago
- Sport
- Associated Press
Australia wins toss, sends West Indies in to bat in 3rd T20
BASSETERRE, St. Kitts (AP) — Australia won the toss and chose to bowl in the third game of the best-of-five Twenty20 international cricket series against West Indies on Friday. The Australians, who lead the series 2-0 after back-to-back victories in Kingston, Jamaica, named an unchanged lineup with veteran Glenn Maxwell to again open the batting with captain Mitch Marsh. West Indies have made two changes with allrounder Romario Shepherd coming in for the retired Andre Russell, while Jediah Blades makes his T20 international debut in place of Alzarri Joseph. Australia had a three-wicket win to open the series on Sunday on the back of half centuries by Cameron Green and debutant Mitch Owen. In the second game on Wednesday, Josh Inglis and Green led Australia to an eight-wicket victory, spoiling Russell's last game for West Indies. The back-to-back wins at Sabina Park extended Australia's streak to five in the Caribbean following the 3-0 test series sweep. —— Lineups: West Indies: Brandon King, Shai Hope (captain), Roston Chase, Shimron Hetmyer, Rovman Powell, Sherfane Rutherford, Jason Holder, Gudakesh Motie, Akeal Hosein, Romario Shepherd, Jediah Blades. Australia: Mitch Marsh (captain), Glenn Maxwell, Josh Inglis, Cameron Green, Tim David, Mitchell Owen, Cooper Connolly, Ben Dwarshius, Sean Abbott, Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa. ___ AP cricket:
BBC News
26-06-2025
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- BBC News
Short stars as Unicorns beat Orcas to extend perfect start
Matthew Short starred with bat and ball as San Francisco Unicorns extended their winning start to six games with a 32-run win over Seattle Orcas in Major League Short made 52 off 29 - his third half-century in three games - at the top of the order as Unicorns posted shared 68 with compatriot Jake Fraser-McGurk (34 off 21) for the second wicket but both were dismissed in a seven-ball spell to leave Unicorns 93-3. The innings was held together by West Indies' Romario Shepherd, who smashed 56 off 31 balls as he lost four partners for single-figure made a good start in reply, reaching 59-0 off the six-over powerplay, but openers Shayan Jahangir (40 off 22) and David Warner (23 off 20) were dismissed in the space of three was Short's first wicket and the Unicorns captain finished with 3-12 from his four seamer Haris Rauf was the pick of the Unicorns bowlers - taking 4-32, including the big wickets of Henrich Klaasen and Shimron Hetmyer - as he extended his lead as the top wicket-taker to six are top of the table with six wins from six matches, while Orcas are bottom with five straight defeats.
BBC News
24-06-2025
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- BBC News
Short stars as Unicorns continue hot streak
Matthew Short clubbed a 43-ball 91 as San Francisco Unicorns maintained their winning streak in Major League Cricket with a 47-run win over MI New opening batter hit five sixes and nine fours in the Unicorns' total of 246-4 at the Grand Prairie Cricket Stadium in shared a 74-run stand with fellow Australian Jake Fraser-McGurk for the second wicket with the latter whacking seven sixes in his 26-ball Pollard finished the pick of the New York attack with de Kock biffed 70 off 46 balls as he and Monank Patel, who made 60, enjoyed a stand of 119 in 9.3 overs as MI initially made a decent fist of the the match swung the way of the Unicorns when De Kock dragged on to all-rounder Romario when MI captain Nicholas Pooran departed for a rather ponderous 15 - caught behind off Haris Rauf - the chase lost momentum despite a cameo from Pollard who hit an unbeaten 34 off 16 claimed 2-30 for the Unicorns while Xavier Bartlett picked up English left-arm seamer Liam Plunkett finished with 1-25 as MI finished well short of the target on Unicorns have won five out of five matches in this year's edition of MLC and sit top of the standings on 10 points - two above defending champions Washington Freedom.
News18
15-06-2025
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- News18
IRE Vs WI, 3rd T20I: West Indies Crush Ireland By 62 Runs To Sweep Series 1-0
Last Updated: West Indies defeated Ireland by 62 runs in the third T20I to bag the three-match series 1-0. West Indies defeated Ireland by 62 runs in the third and last T20I of their three-match series at the Bready Cricket Club in Bready on Sunday. With the win, Windies bagged the T20I series 1-0, with the first two matches being washed out. Ireland opted to bowl first, but their start was not ideal, conceding several loose deliveries, which West Indies punished. A commanding batting display from the West Indies propelled them to an imposing 256/5 in their allotted 20 overs. After being asked to bat first, openers Shai Hope and Evin Lewis established a robust platform with a 122-run partnership in under 11 overs. Hope contributed 51 runs, while Lewis narrowly missed a century, scoring 91. Jason Holder, Rovman Powell, and Shimron Hetmyer made minimal contributions. However, Keacy Carty, making his T20I debut, struck an unbeaten 49 from just 22 deliveries. Late hitting from Romario Shepherd propelled West Indies to an almost record score. Matthew Humphreys was the pick of the Irish bowlers, taking 2/16 in his four overs, while Barry McCarthy, Ben White, and Mark Adair each secured a wicket. However, dropped catches in the outfield hampered Ireland's efforts. Ireland's innings began explosively, with Paul Stirling striking three boundaries from the first three deliveries. However, his early blitz was short-lived. Harry Tector and Mark Adair subsequently combined to steady the chase, forging an impressive 100-run partnership. Despite their efforts, the escalating required run rate mounted pressure, ultimately leading to their dismissals in consecutive overs. Ireland struggled to recover thereafter. While some late hitting injected a flicker of excitement, the target remained elusive, and the innings concluded well short of the required total. The West Indies bowlers, bolstered by a substantial total, displayed confidence throughout. Jason Holder's early dismissal of Stirling set the tone. Although Ireland's partnership presented a challenge, the West Indies maintained control. Akeal Hosein shone with three wickets, while Roston Chase and Romario Shepherd each claimed a wicket, completing a comprehensive bowling performance. First Published:
