MLC 2023: Watch - Glenn Phillips Sprints To Complete A Diving Catch To Dismiss Finn Allen During WAF vs SFU Encounter
Published - 23 Jul 2023, 03:18 PM | Updated - 23 Aug 2024, 09:25 AM
Washington Freedom (WF) cricketer Glenn Phillips, known for his brilliant efforts on the field, took one of the best catches of the inaugural edition of the USA’s Major League Cricket (MLC) during the match against the San Francisco Unicorns (SFU) on Saturday, July 22 (local time).
The San Francisco Unicorns put up a total of 133 runs for the loss of eight wickets after opting to bat first at Church Street Park in Morrisville. Glenn Phillips failed to make an impact with the bat in the match. The right-handed batter was dismissed for a duck by Haris Rauf.
Watch – Glenn Phillips Incredible Catch
The incident took place in the third over of San Francisco’s innings. Finn Allen attempted a lofted shot off the second delivery from Anrich Nortje’s bowling. However, Allen mistimed the shot, and the ball went towards the third man. Glenn Phillips judged it well and completed a diving catch.
The Aaron Finch-led team lost momentum and kept losing wickets at regular intervals, eventually losing the match by 30 runs. The left-arm pacer Saurabh Netravalkar was the standout performer for the Freedom team with the ball, picking up six wickets and conceding just nine runs in 3.5 overs.
Here is a clip of the incident:
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I’ve Set High Standards For Myself – Glenn Phillips
During the post-match presentation, Glenn Phillips said that he has set high standards for himself in the fielding department over the years.
“At the end of the day, it’s all about mentality, everyone gives 100% into their fielding. I’ve set high standards for myself over the years. Fielding is the only thing you can do well if you haven’t scored many runs, I just want to do my level best, great effort from all the boys,” Phillips said.
Glenn Phillips demonstrated exceptional fielding skills in the match and took catches of key batters in the opposition team, including Finn Allen, Matthew Wade, Corey Anderson, and Aaron Finch.
