Image: Glenn Phillips showcased brilliance with a spectacular one-handed catch / © News9 Live
In a moment of sheer brilliance during the first Test at Hagley Oval, Christchurch, New Zealand’s Glenn Phillips pulled off an astonishing one-handed catch to dismiss England’s Ollie Pope. The breathtaking effort came on Day 2 of the match, leaving fans and players in awe.
The incident unfolded during the 53rd over of England’s first innings, with Tim Southee delivering a short and wide ball outside off-stump. Pope, who had been in fine form, attempted to cut the ball but could not anticipate Phillips’ Superman reaction. Positioned on the off-side, Phillips dove to his right, defying gravity to grab the ball. His effort ended the steady partnership and Pope’s impressive knock of 77 off 98 balls, halting a 151-run partnership with Harry Brook for the fifth wicket.
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Phillips’ remarkable catch was a highlight of the day, but England’s Harry Brook continued to shine, smashing his seventh Test century. Brook was later joined by skipper Ben Stokes as England aimed to surpass New Zealand’s first-innings total of 348. By stumps, England had reached 319/5 in 74 overs, trailing by just 29 runs and setting up an exciting contest for Day 3.