Glenn Phillips produced a moment of pure magic in the field, breaking millions of Indian hearts as he pulled off a jaw-dropping catch to dismiss Virat Kohli in his milestone 300th ODI. Kohli, aiming for a crisp cut shot past the point region, looked confident of finding the gap, but Phillips had other plans. Timing his dive to perfection, he plucked the ball out of thin air with one hand while still airborne.
As the white Kookaburra nestled into his palm, the Indian batting maestro stood in disbelief, as did the thousands of fans watching inside the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.
The cricketing world erupted in admiration, with social media buzzing over Phillips’ sheer athleticism. Experts and fans alike drew comparisons to some of the greatest fielding efforts in history. Former cricketer and commentator Navjot Singh Sidhu went as far as likening Phillips to Jonty Rhodes, widely regarded as the best fielder of all time. Meanwhile, Harbhajan Singh, on commentary duty, took the debate even further.
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“There is an iconic image of Jonty Rhodes flying in the air while taking a one-handed catch. But I genuinely believe that Glenn Phillips’ catch today was even better,” Harbhajan Singh remarked on Star Sports, adding to the growing consensus that Phillips had just delivered the moment of the tournament.
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This isn’t the first time Phillips has pulled off a stunner. The Kiwi all-rounder has developed a reputation for making the extraordinary look routine across all formats. Unfortunately for Kohli, his landmark game ended on a disappointing note, scoring just 11 runs in India’s final Group A clash of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.
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India’s top order found itself under immense pressure early on, with captain Rohit Sharma and vice-captain Shubman Gill struggling against the Kiwi pace attack. Both were dismissed cheaply, setting the tone for a tense battle between the two former champions.
