New Zealand opener batsman Will Young grabbed an absolutely outstanding catch to dismiss South Africa’s Marco Jansen in the second Test match at the Hagley Oval, Christchurch. Notably, New Zealand lead the two-test series 1-0 after thrashing the Proteas in the first Test match in Christchurch.
Meanwhile, on the fourth day of second Test in the 79th over of the South Africa’s second innings, Kiwi player Will Young showcased remarkable one-handed catch to dismiss Marco Jansen. On the second delivery of the over, Colin de Grandhomme bowled a good length delivery on off-stump which shaped in just a touch. Marco Jansen just whipped it off his legs towards the leg side. lt was going away from Will Young who was standing at the deep mid-wicket.
Young ran to the boundary to leap and stretched his arms and plucked the ball out of thin air. After grabbing the ball he rolled over but he didn’t leave the ball and managed to complete the catch.
New Zealand former skipper Stephen Fleming, who was commentating in this match, said, “It is very sensational work. A sensational piece of cricket, what a wonderful catch.” West Indies legend Ian Bishop tweeted, “Difficult to beat this catch in 2022. This is amazing.”
Talking about the match, South Africa declared their second innings at 354/9 riding on an unbeaten 136 from wicketkeeper-batter Kyle Verreynne to set up a mammoth target of 426 runs for New Zealand. While in reply New Zealand is reeling at 94//4 at stumps on Day 4. They need to chase the target of 332 runs on the fifth and final day to win the three-match Test series against South Africa