WATCH: Ben McDermott makes incredible one-handed catch of Finn Allen in BBL 2024-25

In the 7th game of the tournament Big Bash League 2024-25at Bellerive Oval in Hobart, Hobart Hurricanes downloaded on Perth Scorcherswith fans witnessing a sensational one-handed grab from Hobart’s goalkeeper, Ben McDermott. A stunning grab is the result of bowling Riley Meredithrejecting Perth’s introduction, Find Allenin a dramatic turn of events.

An outstanding one-handed catch by Ben McDermott

The match got off to a fiery start from Perth Scorchers opener Allen who opened the innings with a boundary on the first ball. Meredith hit a backhand ball that staggered outside off and Allen expertly flicked it to the left of mid-off, sending the ball to the boundary. The crowd roared as Allen got off to a strong start, but the very next delivery turned the tide in Hobart’s favour.

Meredith’s ball following Allen was a length delivery that bit after the pitch, catching the inside edge of Allen’s bat. The ball flew away from his body and in a split second, McDermott, positioned behind the stumps, made a superb dive to his left and caught it with one hand. Allen was dismissed for 4 runs off just 2 balls.

Here is the video:

First ball boundary, second ball wicket! 😮

Finn Allen & Riley Meredith traded early! #BBL14 pic.twitter.com/Y82dhqi3nu

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Brilliant performance with the ball by Riley Meredith

Meredith was the best player for the Hobart Hurricanes in the first innings. The right-arm fast bowler’s exceptional spell of 3 wickets for 25 runs in 4 overs played a key role in keeping the Scorchers batting in check. After the early wicket of Allen, Meredith dismissed two more key players from Perth. First, he got rid of it Cooper Connollywho was caught behind by McDermott and then dismissed Captain Perth, Ashton Turnerin a key breakthrough. Meredith’s accuracy and ability to strike at crucial times ensured that the Scorchers could not build meaningful partnerships. His incredible performance didn’t stop there, Meredith also showed brilliant midfield play, taking a direct shot to dislodge the goalkeeper’s attacker Josh Inglisfurther strengthening Hobart’s grip on the game.

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