In the ongoing edition of The Hundred 2023, Australian wicketkeeper-batter Matthew Wade showcased his remarkable fielding skills during a match for London Spirits against Oval Invincibles. While his superman-like effort to save a certain six grabbed headlines and praise from fans, Wade’s all-round performance could not prevent the Invincibles from securing a thrilling victory.
During the match against Oval Invincibles, Matthew Wade exhibited a breathtaking fielding effort that left fans in awe. On the 94th delivery of the second innings, Gus Atkinson of the Invincibles smashed a flat shot towards deep square leg that seemed destined to cross the boundary.
However, with his acrobatic leap, Wade managed to grab the ball and swiftly throw it back inside the field, preventing a certain six. His incredible fielding display earned him widespread acclaim on social media, as fans celebrated his athleticism and dedication to the game.
Earlier in the match, London Spirits got off to a decent start, with openers Daniel Lawrence and Adam Rossington contributing 24 and 39 runs, respectively. However, aside from Wade’s impressive 37 runs off 27 balls, the rest of the middle and lower-order batsmen struggled to build substantial partnerships. Batsmen like Michael Pepper, Daryl Mitchell, and Ravi Bopara fell for single-digit scores, leaving the Spirits with 131 runs at the end of their innings.
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Chasing a target of 132 runs for victory, Oval Invincibles faced a nail-biting last set, needing 15 runs from the final 5 deliveries. Sunil Narine, the dynamic all-rounder from the West Indies, played a crucial role in the Invincibles’ win. He scored a blistering 13 runs off just 5 balls, including a crucial six and four in the last over to seal the victory for his team with three wickets in hand. Narine’s all-round heroics with both bat and ball earned him the well-deserved Player of the Match award.
