Watch: Jofra Archer takes a brilliant low catch to send Dawid Malan packing in The Hundred 2024
Published - 09 Aug 2024, 04:02 PM | Updated - 24 Aug 2024, 07:31 AM
England National Cricket Team pacer Jofra Archer came up with a sensational fielding effort during The Hundred 2024 game between Oval Invincibles and Southern Brave. The match between the two teams took place on Thursday (8th August) at the Kennington Oval in London.
Jofra Archer had a decent game with the bat and ball for Southern Brave. The fast bowler although didn't take a wicket but bowled good lines and lengths. The fast bowler also came up with a handy contribution with the bat as he scored 10 runs off 6 balls.
Jofra Archer's best came in the field when he took a sensational catch to remove Oval Invincibles batter Dawid Malan. During the 48th ball of the second innings, Southern Brave bowler Chris Jordan bowled a full and quick delivery outside off to which the batter played a hard drive.
Dawid Malan didn't get the proper connection as he drove it hard. The ball went flat to the left of mid-off, where Jofra Archer was stationed. The pacer moved to his left quickly and got low to grab it just inches ahead of the ground.
Jofra Archer's sensational low catch in The Hundred
Here's the video of Jofra Archer's sensational low catch in The Hundred:
Just how good was that low catch from Jofra😮
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Dawid Malan didn't have a great outing with the bat. The left-hander scored 14 runs off 31 balls and slammed one-six in his innings. After he got out, Jordan Cox played a sensational innings and scored 46 runs off 29 balls, slamming 7 fours and 1 six in his innings.
Sam Curran also made a valiant contribution with the bat. The all-rounder scored 35 runs off just 18 balls and also hit 5 sixes in his innings. His sensational performance with the bat helped the team win the game by 6 wickets and chase the target of 119 balls in just 85 balls.
In the first innings, Southern Brave had a terrible outing with the bat. James Vince scored 52 runs while the rest of the top order and middle order failed to get going. Kieron Pollard (18), Jofra Archer (10), and Chris Jordan (12) chipped in with valuable contributions down the order that powered them to a total of 118-8.
Sam Curran talks about his performance in the game
Sam Curran, who was awarded the Hero of the Game, talked about the team's effort, saying that they complemented each other well. He said that being an all-rounder, he is confident of batting at any position. While speaking about the same, he explained:
"Huge win. Two in-form teams at the moment, top of the table clash, we knew we needed to win this game. First place goes straight through to Lord's, that's all we are focused on. That's why we bowled first, saw the conditions, little bit of rain in the air and overcast conditions, we bowled outstandingly well. We complemented each other really well. Looked really tricky with the bat there.
"At the top, you got to take those risks, Jacky showed that intent with the first ball and then Coxy played really well to anchor the innings. Really happy with the win. Really enjoying the environment, we've had the same group for four years, enjoying the roles that I am playing. Being an all-rounder, you get thrown around. I can come in at 4, 5, 6 and be really adaptable. I love my batting. When I am batting well, I can be really confident with my bowling. I am really confident," he concluded.