Watch- Troy Johnson's Breathtaking Rebound Catch Turns Into Will Young's Departure In Super Smash T20

During a Super Smash 2023-24 match between Wellington and Central Districts, Wellington fielder Troy Johnson shocked the fans by succeeding in a brilliant tag catch. Johnson put up a brilliant effort at the boundary line to get rid of Districts opener Will Young.

Troy Johnson, who was placed in the mid-on position, showcased an example of brilliant athleticism when he ran backward while chasing down, Will Young‘s lofted drive during the sixth over of the second innings. Young played a chip shot over mid-on, but Johnson was good enough to run backward and catch the ball. The main highlight of the catch was that Johnson was very close to the boundary when he completed the catch.

However, in the end, Troy Johnson was able to comfort himself and was able to throw the ball to his teammate Nick Kelly who at last completed the catch. While both the fielders were convinced that they had completed the catch, the umpires sent the decision upstairs. The replays showed that Johnson’s feet were not in contact with the boundary line when the ball was in his hands and later Will Young was given out as the catch was legal.

Troy Johnson’s brilliance at the boundary turns into Will Young’s wicket

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Getting back to the match, batting first Wellington was able to put up a score of 147/8 in 20 overs. Logan van Beek turned out to be the top scorer for Wellington as he played a knock of 41* runs in 24 balls which included 3 fours and 2 sixes. Wellington didn’t receive a good start as openers, Nathan Smith and Nick Greenwood were dismissed for 4 and 2 runs respectively. Skipper Nick Kelly also didn’t stay at the crease for long and got out for 8 runs.

However, Muhammad Abbas tried to balance Wellington’s innings as he first put up 27 runs for the fourth wicket with Jesse Tashkoff whereas he later added 24 runs for the fifth wicket with Troy Johnson. Abbas played an innings of 35 runs which included 1 four and 2 sixes.

Logan van Beek turned out to be the savior for Wellington in the slog overs as he produced some fireworks with the bat and took the team to a competitive first-innings score.

Chasing down the target, Central Districts were able to get through a decent start as openers Will Young and Jack Boyle were able to add 36 runs. Young departed for 7 runs due to the brilliance of Troy Johnson, however, it was not enough for Wellington. Boyle converted his good start into a half-century and played an innings of 57 runs from 43 balls. His innings consisted of 10 fours.

Tom Bruce and Doug Bracewell gave the finishing touches to the chase and were unbeaten on 26 and 30 runs respectively. In the end, Central Districts were able to win the match by six wickets and they reached the target inside 17 overs.

Despite the loss, Wellington are still placed at the top spot of the Super Smash 2023-24 points table and have won five matches out of 8. Central Districts are also not far enough as they are placed in the 3rd spot.