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NZ vs SA : Will Young takes a unbelievable one-handed catch

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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

Matt Henry registered his career best figures of 7/23

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Matt Henry claimed a career-best 7-23 as New Zealand bundled out South Africa for 95 in two sessions to take charge of the opening test in Christchurch on Thursday.

Playing his first Test in eight months Henry wreaked havoc on a greentop at the Hagley Oval, consigning South Africa to their lowest score against New Zealand. Henry’s bounce and movement saw South Africa bowled out for 95 before tea. While, Tea was taken early when tail Duanne Oliver was out for one to end the innings with Henry taking seven for 23 as New Zealand cashed in winning the coin toss and calling on South Africa to hitting under conditions favorable to bowlers.

Henry’s previous best was four for 93 against South Africa four years ago, he has struggled to be a regular member of the New Zealand attack where Tim Southee and Trent Boult have long been the new ball bowlers. However, with Boult on paternity leave, the Christchurch-born Henry relished the chance to perform in front of his home crowd.

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Meanwhile, New Zeland reached Stumps on Day 1 at 116/3 as 13 wickets fell on a day where bowlers dominated in Christchurch. Henry Nicholls (37) and nightwatchman Neil Wagner (2) were unbeaten as New Zealand sealed a 21-run lead at Stumps.

Breaking News: Trent Boult Joins Elite Wicket-Takers Club

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The Kiwi fast bowler joined an esteemed wicket takers group when he delivered a peach of a ball to Hasan Miraz of Bangladesh and got his wicket.

Boult has now successfully entered the 300 wicket club. With the likes of Ross Taylor cheering him on, the pacer lifted the ball in the air as a celebration with the crowd acknowledging the insanely difficult milestone.

“It definitely means a lot,” Boult said after the day’s play, having picked up his ninth five-for in Tests to help roll Bangladesh over for 126 in reply to New Zealand’s 521 for 6 declared. “I am sure it will sink in over the coming days. It comes with a bit of hard work, fitness and pride in your performance.”

“It is very special to have Timmy (Southee) out there with me this afternoon. To join the names like Daniel (Vettori) and Sir Richard (Hadlee) is also very special. Winning the Test match and getting back in the series will be special as well. It is definitely the focus at the moment.”

“I thought the way the boys started, to get a couple of wickets early, not really letting up on the pressure, I suppose we did what we spoke about. It is simply to get them playing on the front foot, and bowl for each other at each end”

“That’s the beauty of Test cricket. The little subtleties that come with different grounds, winds,” Boult said. “The wicket obviously offers a bit of bounce with grass on it. I thought the way the boys started, to get a couple of wickets early, not really letting up on the pressure, I suppose we did what we spoke about. It is simply to get them playing on the front foot, and bowl for each other at each end. Only half the job done but it was a satisfying afternoon.