• Glenn Phillips took an excellent catch to get rid of Marnus Labuschagne in the Christchurch Test.

  • Australia were bundled out for 256 in their first innings.

NZ vs AUS [WATCH]: Glenn Phillips grabs ‘catch of the match’ to dismiss Marnus Labuschagne in Christchurch Test
Glenn Phillips takes a screamer to dismiss Marnus Labuschagne in the 2nd Test (Screengrab: TVNZ)

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In a thrilling display of athleticism, New Zealand cricketer Glenn Phillips showcased his exceptional fielding skills during Day 2 of the second Test match against Australia at Hagley Oval in Christchurch. Whether stationed in the infield or outfield, he often demonstrates an impressive ability to cover ground rapidly, cutting off boundaries and preventing batters from accumulating runs.

The spectacular catch

Phillips did another exhibition of his tremendous fielding skills on Day 2 when he took a jaw-dropping catch to get rid of Marnus Labuschagne. Known for his lightning-quick reflexes and agility on the field, Phillips stunned the crowd with a remarkable one-handed catch. Labuschagne, who was on the verge of a century, fell short after Phillips’ sensational effort in the gully.

Notably, in the 61st over, a challenging delivery from Tim Southee prompted Labuschagne to play an aerial cut shot towards the wide gully region where Phillips was strategically positioned. Displaying extraordinary athleticism, the 27-year-old executed a Superman-like dive to his right and managed to clutch the ball with his outstretched right hand, completing a stunning catch.

Here is the video:

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Fans go berserk

Fans on social media erupted with praise and admiration for Phillips’ incredible fielding effort. Phillips’ athleticism left fans in awe, with many hailing his performance as nothing short of extraordinary.

Matt Henry’s bowling masterclass

Meanwhile, New Zealand’s Matt Henry put up a spectacular performance with the ball, dismantling Australia’s batting lineup. Henry claimed a sensational 7-wicket haul, conceding just 67 runs, which included crucial breakthroughs that halted Australia’s progress. This marked the second instance in Henry’s Test career, spanning 26 appearances, where he has taken seven wickets in an innings.

Australia’s struggle

Following Labuschagne’s dismissal, Australia faced a batting collapse, with Mitchell Starc emerging as their next best performer, scoring 28 runs for the ninth wicket. Eventually, Australia were bundled out for 256 runs in their first innings.

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