Glenn Maxwell defied gravity on Wednesday night time to tug off an early catch-of-the-year contender.
The Melbourne Stars would go on to say a five-wicket victory over the Brisbane Warmth, thanks partially to Maxwell’s second of brilliance on the Gabba.
The Stars have endured a torrid begin to the season, shedding all 5 of their opening fixtures, however bought their 2025 off to a flying begin – fairly actually.
Regardless of being dismissed for a duck himself, Maxwell showcased his acrobatics expertise leaping excessive into the air to cease Will Prestwidge’s monster six from crossing the boundary.
The previous Aussie Take a look at star, who was over the boundary when he first made contact with the ball, despatched the stadium into delirium, throwing the ball again into the air and over the boundary earlier than recovering the ball.
Whereas there have been loads of particular catches in the course of the Huge Bash this summer time, together with a duo of spectacular takes from Jordan Silk earlier this week, commentators have been left aghast in the intervening time, with one likening Maxwell, 36, to LeBron James.
Glenn Maxwell pulled off a outstanding catch within the Huge Bash League on Wednesday because the Melbourne Stars sealed victory in opposition to the Brisbane Warmth
Maxwell caught an enormous shot from Will Prestwidge in mid air earlier than throwing the ball again over the boundary to take the catch
‘What about this from Maxwell,’ the Fox Cricket commentator mentioned.
‘Unbelievable, we have seen some unbelievable stuff this summer time however that’s the catch of the 12 months.
‘Maxwell like LeBron James!’
One other commentator went so far as saying: ‘That is the very best catch I’ve ever seen within the Huge Bash.’
Followers took observe of Maxwell’s response to the catch on X, with one writing: ‘It is the truth that he’s so nonchalant with it.’
‘Excellent,’ one other mentioned, one mentioned: ‘Take a bow!’
Maxwell would impressively take 4 catches within the match, additionally dismissing Tom Banton, Matt Renshaw and Paul Walter.
However there was a weird second in the course of the starting of the innings, with Maxwell, who was mic’d up, asking Ben Duckett and Sam Harper to face back-to-back following a ‘crucial dialogue’.
He revealed that the crew had mentioned placing Duckett at second slip however jokingly had some reservations that the ball would fly over his head.
‘We have been attempting to resolve who was going to be a slip,’ he informed Channel 7.
‘Ducky [Duckett] mentioned: “Yeah I’ve achieved some slipping.”
Maxwell, who took 4 catches within the match, strode away nonchalantly, after dismissing Prestwidge
Followers on social media marvelled on the insane feat, with one writing: ‘Superior palms. Take a bow!
Maxwell was subsequently concerned in a ‘crucial’ dialogue with Ben Duckett and Sam Harper about who was taller, with the pair (left and proper) standing again to again
He claimed the England batter was the taller of the pair, with Duckett strolling away laughing in the intervening time
‘However I used to be like: “Mate on the Gabba they’re in all probability going to go over your head.”
Duckett was heard replying: ‘That is a low blow!’
Maxwell was stood between Duckett and Harper and added: ‘Let you know what I really feel monumental subsequent to those two.’
He was requested who was taller out of the pair, earlier than saying: ‘Duckett wears platforms, so I reckon it is Harps.’
The talk continued with Maxwell hilariously calling Duckett and Harper to face back-to-back.
He subsequently determined Duckett was the taller out of the pair.
Brisbane would go on to place up a rating of 149-7, with Max Bryant hitting an unbeaten 77.
However the Stars had outclassed their opponents within the opening innings with Dan Lawrence and captain Marcus Stoinis each hitting 64 and 62 respectively to seal victory, whereas Duckett, who opened the batting, was dismissed for a duck.
