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Northern Superchargers all-rounder Mitchell Santner took an exceptional diving catch to dismiss Oval Invincibles‘ Sam Curran at The Oval in Match 12 of The Hundred 2024.
Nicholas Pooran’s fifty sets the tone
The two sides were involved in a thrilling clash that saw the defending champions’ unbeaten start to the tournament come to an end. Guided by Nicholas Pooran‘s fifty, the Superchargers posted 145/5 on the board after being put into bat first by Sam Billings. Pooran’s composed innings provided a solid foundation, despite the challenging conditions.
Early wickets trouble the Oval Invincibles
In reply, the hosts struggled in the chase and were soon reduced to 53/3, close to the halfway mark. Their crisis worsened when Matt Short kickstarted the second half of the innings, prompting Curran to come down the track against a full delivery. The left-handed batter got a decent connection but could not evade Santner running to his right from long-on.
Mitchell Santner’s spectacular catch
Santner’s catch on the 54th ball during the second essay was a highlight of the match. With Curran trying to accelerate the run rate, he lofted the ball towards long-on. Santner, sprinting to his right, covered significant ground before diving full length.
He managed to snag the ball inches from the ground, completing a breathtaking catch that left spectators and players in awe. This incredible piece of fielding dismissed Curran, who had only scored two runs off three deliveries, and left the Invincibles reeling at 59/4 after 54 deliveries.
Here’s the video:
Pure athleticism from Mitchell Santner! 🤩#TheHundred pic.twitter.com/jtEGIbywgg
— The Hundred (@thehundred) August 2, 2024
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Invincibles’ batting falters
Later on, Donovan Ferreira (49 off 24) played a brilliant hand to keep his side afloat in the contest before he was dismissed. In the end, the Invincibles could only manage to put up a score of 126/9, handing the Superchargers a 19-run win in the twelfth match of the tournament. Jordan Clark (2/26), Adil Rashid (2/28) and Matthew Potts (2/18) were the top wicket-takers for the Superchargers.
Northern Superchargers’ consecutive wins
After a lackluster start to their campaign with a tame loss, the Superchargers have bounced back impressively, securing two consecutive wins against former champions. Led by the dynamic Harry Brook and guided by the experienced Andrew Flintoff, the team has shown remarkable resilience. These victories have propelled the Superchargers to fourth place in the points table.
