WATCH: Glenn Phillips takes a blinder at gully during New Zealand vs South Africa 2nd Test
With cricket evolving, fielding in cricket has become vital, involving skills like catching, throwing, and stopping the ball. It significantly impacts match outcomes, with agile fielders making decisive contributions. Effective fielding restricts […]
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Feb 15, 2024 12:48 pm
Glenn Phillips catch (Source: Twitter)
With cricket evolving, fielding in cricket has become vital, involving skills like catching, throwing, and stopping the ball. It significantly impacts match outcomes, with agile fielders making decisive contributions. Effective fielding restricts scoring opportunities, supports bowlers, and builds pressure on batters. In addition to this, Glenn Phillips from New Zealand is one such player who has often made headlines for his terrific fielding efforts.
During Day 3 of the ongoing second Test against South Africa on Thursday, February 15, star New Zealand all-rounder Glenn Phillips showcased his fielding prowess with a remarkable catch at gully to dismiss Keegan Petersen. This catch brought an end to a crucial 98-run partnership between Petersen and David Bedingham for the fifth wicket.
The outstanding catch occurred in the 60th over of South Africa’s second innings. Matt Henry delivered a back-of-a-length ball outside off, providing some width. Keegan Petersen attempted a cut shot, causing the ball to rise. Phillips, positioned at gully, leaped to his right like a goalkeeper, completing a sensational one-handed catch. The star Kiwi Player replicated a similar catch to dismiss Fortuin in the first innings, adding to his tally of four catches in the game.
South Africa set a target of 267 runs against New Zealand
David Bedingham’s century propelled South Africa to a total of 235 runs in their second innings, setting New Zealand a target of 267 in the second Test. Bedingham’s impressive knock of 110 off 141 balls included two sixes and 12 boundaries. Contributions from Keegan Petersen (43 off 79) and captain Neil Brand (34 off 60) supported the innings. William Orourke claimed five wickets for New Zealand, while Glenn Phillips secured two.
Batting first, South Africa were dismissed for 242 runs in 97.2 overs. Ruan de Swart led with 64 runs off 156 balls, including nine boundaries. Bedingham, von Berg, and van Tonder contributed 39 (102), 38 (89), and 32 (71) respectively. William Orourke claimed four wickets for New Zealand, while Rachin Ravindra took three. In reply, the hosts were bowled out for 211, giving a 31-run first innings lead. Captain Kane Williamson and Tom Latham scored 43 (108) and 40 (104), respectively, while Will Young and Neil Wagner contributed in the 30s. Dane Piedt secured a five-wicket haul for South Africa, with Dane Petersen taking two wickets.
