Watch: Glenn Maxwell takes one of the greatest catches ever in Brisbane Heat vs Melbourne Stars clash

Melbourne Stars all-rounder Glenn Maxwell came up with a staggering effort on the field in the ongoing game against Brisbane Heat. The 19th match of the Big Bash League (BBL) 2024-25 between the teams is taking place at the Gabba in Brisbane.

Melbourne Stars all-rounder Glenn Maxwell stole the show with his magical effort in the field to remove Will Prestwidge. The Brisbane Heat, who were struggling to get going, tried to up the ante but he perished to the brilliance of Maxwell in the match.

Glenn Maxwell turns into Superman as he takes a magical catch to remove Will Prestwidge

Dan Lawrence bowled a full bowl and Will Prestwidge made a solid coach as he played the shot down the wicket after clearing his front leg. With the way he hit the ball, it was also certain that the ball would go for a six and would lift the confidence of the batter.

However, it wasn't the case as Maxwell turned into Superman and picked a staggering catch. The all-rounder ran to his right from long-on and jumped over the rope to catch it one-handed. He showed brilliant presence of mind to swing his arm and throw it into play. And after that, he came back in to catch it.

Glenn Maxwell picks catch of the season in BBL 2024-25

Here's the video:

GLENN MAXWELL!

CATCH OF THE SEASON. #BBL14 pic.twitter.com/3qB9RaxHNb

— KFC Big Bash League (@BBL) January 1, 2025

Will Prestwidge couldn't get going as he scored just 4 runs off 10 balls. With his wicket, Brisbane Heat lost their 6th wicket and came under massive pressure as they were left reeling at 106/6. Overall, Glenn Maxwell has been having a great day in the field for the Melbourne Stars, as he has covered almost every part of the ground.

Glenn Maxwell took four catches in the match for Melbourne Stars

Glenn Maxwell has taken four catches in the match, removing Tom Banton, Matt Renshaw, Paul Walter, and Will Prestwidge. The confidence surely would reflect in his batting as he will be holding key for the Melbourne Cricket in the ongoing match of the Big Bash League (BBL) 2024-25.

Brisbane Heat, despite losing wickets at regular intervals, ended up putting a competitive total on the board. Max Bryant was the top run-getter for his team as he came up with a sensational effort with the bat and made sure that his team got to a total of around 150.

Max Bryant held one end for his team and ensured that gets fast runs for his team in the game. The batter slammed a terrific half-century and ended up with the innings of unbeaten 77 runs off 48 balls. He batted with a strike rate of around 160 and also hit 4 fours and 6 sixes in his innings.

Paul Walter, who scored 21 runs, also played a decent role with the bat. Based on the powerful effort by Max Bryant, Brisbane Heat posted a total of 149 runs on the board, which at one stage looked impossible. For Melbourne Stars, almost every bowler picked a wicket.

Also read: Mitchell Starc sent for urgent scans just days before SCG Test in a blow for Australia