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Katie Mack’s Unbelievable ‘Between the Legs’ Catch Stuns In WBBL 2024 Thriller Against Brisbane Heat
By CricShots - Nov 9, 2024 6:20 pm
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During Match 20 of the 2024 Women’s Big Bash League between the Adelaide Strikers and Brisbane Heat at the Brisbane Cricket Ground, Katie Mack showcased remarkable composure by pulling off a catch that seemed all but lost. The thrilling moment unfolded in the 17th over of Brisbane Heat’s innings when Mack was fielding at forward square leg. Charli Knott, attempting to power Jemma Barsby’s delivery over the boundary, sent the ball flying toward Mack.

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Katie Mack took a unique catch

Initially, it looked like a straightforward catch for Mack, who had positioned herself perfectly. However, as the ball reached her, it unexpectedly slipped through her fingers, leading to a fumble that threw her off balance. Mack lost her footing and began to fall, but she never took her eyes off the ball.

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In an impressive display of focus and determination, she managed to trap the ball between her legs as she went down. Though lying on the ground, Mack maintained control and kept the ball from touching the turf, successfully completing the catch in a way that surprised both her teammates and the crowd.

 

This incredible effort dismissed Knott for 7 runs, giving the Strikers a crucial breakthrough at a vital stage of the game. Despite Mack’s heroics and the team’s fighting spirit, the Adelaide Strikers ultimately fell short in their chase of Brisbane Heat’s formidable total of 175/6.

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Bridget Patterson’s valiant 61 and Madeline Penna’s quickfire 59 brought the Strikers close, but they could only reach 167/4, falling just eight runs shy of victory. Brisbane Heat clinched the win, but Mack’s unforgettable catch remained one of the game’s most talked-about highlights.