Best WK Catch Of All Time? Watch As Ben Horne Takes Unbelievable Reflex Catch
Published - 12 Mar 2020, 11:04 AM | Updated - 23 Aug 2024, 07:00 AM
Standing close to the wicket when a spinner operates is all about reflexes and Ben Horne might just have taken the best reflex catch of all time. The Auckland wicketkeeper took an absolute stunner to send back Logan van Beek in the ongoing Plunket Shield game between Auckland Aces and Wellington Firebirds.
Spinner Louis Delport bowled one which invited van Beek to go for an expensive drive. The Wellington batsman duly obliged as he stepped out and went for an ambitious shot but could only manage to edge the ball behind the stumps.
The ball would have gone to the fielder standing at the first slip but Ben Horne had some other ideas. The ‘keeper took an absolute blinder even though the ball had crossed him and was on its way to the first slip fielder. His reaction after the catch was even more interesting as he did not celebrate it at all while the fielder at the first slip had his hand on his head in disbelief.
Here is that stunning catch from Ben Horne:
DAY THREE | We are underway at Colin Maiden Park and Louis Delport and Ben Horne combine to snaffle Logan van Beek.
Firebirds 292/6 | ACES 179 | LIVE SCORECARD | https://t.co/7RFQrleLrb#FollowSuit #PlunketShield pic.twitter.com/Q8fw3v3Yjx
— Auckland Cricket (@aucklandcricket) March 11, 2020
Talking about the game, Wellington have taken a firm grip on the game thanks to their fine show with both ball and bat in the first innings of the match. In the first innings, Wellington Firebirds bowled out the Aces for a paltry total of 179. Sean Solia top-scored for the Aces, scoring 69. For the Firebirds, Michael Snedden was the pick of the bowlers as he took three wickets.
In reply, the Firebirds scored 360 in their first innings to take a big lead of 181. Opening batsman Rachin Ravindra starred with the bat, scoring a fine century to put his side on top. Devon Conway also impressed with the bat but missed a well-deserved ton by just six runs. The Aces are struggling with the bat in the second innings too and were reeling at 111 for 7 at the time of compiling this report.
