South Africa needed 21 runs from the final five balls, with opener Ryan Rickelton batting on 71 runs. Rickelton hit the ball toward long-on, where Glenn Maxwell, positioned near the boundary, caught it while off-balance. Maxwell tossed the ball into the air before completing the catch just inside the rope.
The TV umpire took several replays to confirm the dismissal, as questions were raised over its legality under the updated playing conditions.
Here is a video of the extraordinary boundary catch by Maxwell:
— cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) August 10, 2025
What ICC Rules Say About Glenn Maxwell’s Extraordinary Catch?
Maxwell’s boundary catch was deemed legal because he first touched the ball while airborne and landed entirely within the field of play on his next contact with the ground.
“A fielder, after making their first contact with the ball subsequently leaves the field of play, can only make contact with the ball once more while airborne beyond the boundary. Having done so, they must land and remain wholly within the boundary. This applies even if another player completes the fielding.”
Glenn Maxwell’s Batting Struggles Continue in Australia’s First Innings
Maxwell impressed with the ball as well, delivering a tight spell of 1/29 in four overs to restrict the Proteas’ chase. However, his batting struggles continued as he was dismissed for just one off four balls after arriving with Australia in trouble at 73/5.
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