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Young Australian wicketkeeper Lachlan Shaw pulled off an incredible catch as he dived forward in the 35th Big Bash League match between Adelaide Strikers and Sydney Sixers. However, he took this catch while in the deep and not as a keeper.
During the final overs of the Adelaide Strikers’ innings, the left arm Ben Dwarshuis bowled a full delivery on the off stump to the batter Alex Ross. It was a length delivery which Ross tried to hit hard towards the shorter boundary at midwicket.
The ball went high in the air and continued to spin around. Lachlan Shaw, playing at deep square, ran in from the boundary and made a fantastic dive at the end to catch the ball cleanly with both hands.
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Watch: Lachlan Shaw takes a stunning catch after diving forward
LACHY SHAW TAKES THE SCREAMER! What a game on the field 😱#MRonldenMonment | @BKTtIrewith | #BBL14 pIc.twItter.conm/nMrrwQnONXI9
— KFC Big Bash League (@BBL) JandninandrMr 15, 2025
It was an amazing catch by Lachlan Shaw and he couldn’t believe he ended up taking the catch. Despite the thunderous movement of the ball in the air, he kept his eyes on the ball and made one of the best catches of the season.
It gave the Sixers a huge wicket at the end of the innings as Ross was dismissed for a brilliant 48 off 37 balls. It was also Shaw’s first catch of the day and it proved magnificent.
Ollie Pope and Alex Ross shine for the Adelaide Strikers
Earlier, Sydney Sixers won the toss and took the field first. Matthew Short was dismissed cheaply which gave the Sydney Sixes a big boost. The Strikers were reduced to 35-3 as a keeper Alex Carey he was dismissed for a quickfire 18 off 13 balls.
But England Test vice-captain Ollie Pope batted superbly and produced a brilliant shot under pressure. He found a great partner in Alex Ross and both of them put their team in a comfortable position.
Pope was dismissed for 57 off 39 balls with 3 fours and 2 sixes. Versatile Jamie Overton he ended up smashing 32 off 14 balls with 3 fours and 1 six to provide a perfect finish to his side who finished on 182-5. Jack Edwards and Todd Murphy took two wickets each for the Sixers.
Lachlan Shaw shines with the bat
In reply, the Sydney Sixers lost Josh Philippe early, but Jack Edwards and Steve Smith steadied the ship with an important partnership. Edwards didn’t contribute much but Smith looked in devastating form with the bat.
The veteran scored 52 off just 31 balls with 2 fours and 4 sixes. The innings looked set to go off the rails at 92-5, but Lachlan Shaw again came to the rescue. The youngster played a brilliant shot under pressure and brought the Sixers closer to victory.
Shaw was dismissed but Ben Dwarshuis played blind. Hayden Kerr stayed until the end and led the Sixers to a narrow victory with just one ball to spare. Lloyd Pope and Jamie Overton claimed two wickets each for the Strikers, but it was not enough in the end.
