During Day 3 of the ongoing second Test against South Africa on Thursday, February 15, star New Zealand all-rounder Glenn Phillips made a fantastic catch at gully to dismiss Keegan Petersen.
Glenn Phillips, known for his exceptional fielding skills, may have even astonished himself during the third day of the ongoing second Test between New Zealand and South Africa. With a partnership flourishing between David Bedingham and Keegan Petersen, adding 98 runs for the fifth wicket, the hosts were in a tough spot and the duo seemed poised to extend their lead. This catch marked the end of a 98-run partnership between Petersen and David Bedingham for the fifth wicket.
Glenn Phillips Flies Like A Bird To Take A Screamer In 2nd NZ vs SA Test
The stunning catch came during the 60th over, as Matt Henry delivered the ball, Keegan Petersen aggressively cut the back of a length delivery without attempting to keep it down. Glenn Phillips, positioned at gully, swiftly leaped to his left like a goalkeeper and managed to catch the ball single-handedly, completing an extraordinary catch.
The effort was so remarkable that Phillips celebrated it with a loud roar, displaying his excitement. Matt Henry, too, was visibly pumped as New Zealand finally managed to break the partnership that was posing a threat to their chances in the game.
The video of the stunning catch has been going viral on the internet. WATCH THE VIRAL VIDEO HERE:
GLENN PHILLIPS IS A BIRD…!!!! 🤯pic.twitter.com/mVFTROdPrY
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) February 15, 2024
The outstanding catch sparked a collapse in the South African batting lineup. They went from 202/4 to 235 all-out, losing their last six wickets for just 33 runs. With a slim first-innings lead of 31 runs, the hosts were given a target of 267 runs to win the second Test and secure the series 2-0. However, it won’t be an easy task for New Zealand as this is the highest target ever set in the fourth innings at Seddon Park in Hamilton. At the end of the day, New Zealand lost Devon Conway and finished at 40/1, needing 227 more runs to win.
