AUS vs SA [WATCH]: Alyssa Healy’s on-air call meets perfection as Josh Inglis takes a stunner to dismiss Ryan Rickelton in 2nd ODI

The second One Day International between Australia and South Africa at Mackay’s Great Barrier Reef Arena delivered a moment of pure cricket magic on August 22, 2025, where Australia women’s captain Alyssa Healy‘s commentary perfectly captured the essence of wicketkeeping just moments before Josh Inglis executed a spectacular catch to dismiss Ryan Rickelton. With South Africa eyeing a series-clinching victory after their commanding 98-run triumph in the opener, the Proteas chose to bat first under stand-in captain Aiden Markram, with regular skipper Temba Bavuma rested for workload management.

Alyssa Healy’s masterclass from the commentary box predicts Josh Inglis’ stunner

Healy’s commentary proved prophetic as she dissected the intricacies of wicketkeeping positioning just before the dramatic dismissal unfolded. Speaking about the delicate balance between wicketkeeper and slip fielders, Healy emphasized the fundamental principle of trust and communication behind the stumps.

“This is exactly what we’re talking about. You go as a keeper, I’m going for everything that goes to my left. You’re going for it instinct. It’s trust,” she explained, highlighting how Inglis’ positioning and confidence were crucial elements in the field setup.

Her analysis of the wicketkeeper stance being “all about trust” between teammates standing mere meters apart became reality when Inglis demonstrated exactly this principle. Healy noted how Inglis’s impressive two-meter frame covers significant ground, and his willingness to communicate his comfort zone allowed the slip cordon to position themselves optimally. The commentary perfectly encapsulated the split-second decision-making that defines elite wicketkeeping.

Here’s the video:

Alyssa Healy with the PERFECT call in the comms box 😱#AUSvSA pic.twitter.com/z1DK6zYHbV

— cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) August 22, 2025

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Xavier Bartlett’s brilliance meets Inglis’s acrobatics

Xavier Bartlett‘s perfect delivery set up the spectacular dismissal in the 6th over, producing exactly the kind of chance that Healy had been discussing moments earlier. The good length ball angled across with wobble seam movement found Rickelton pushing tentatively at the delivery, creating a thick edge that demanded exceptional reflexes from the wicketkeeper.

Inglis’ full-stretch dive to his left exemplified the trust and instinct Healy had described, as he pouched the catch with both hands in a moment of pure athleticism. The dismissal left South Africa precariously placed at 23/2, with Rickelton’s struggle evident in his 8 runs from 17 balls before falling victim to the combination of Bartlett’s skill and Inglis’s brilliance. This early breakthrough provided Australia with crucial momentum as they sought to level the series against a confident South African side that had dominated the opening encounter behind Keshav Maharaj’s maiden ODI five-wicket haul.

South Africa’s quest for a series victory now faces renewed Australian resistance, with the Proteas needing to rebuild after losing two early wickets in their pursuit of a match-winning total. The dismissal perfectly illustrated how modern cricket’s technical excellence can be enhanced by expert commentary that captures the nuanced strategies unfolding on the field.

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