Out or Not out: Michael Neser takes GOOD catch, leaves cricket pundits and fans baffled – Watch | Cricket News

The highest score in the Big Bash League match between Brisbane Heat and Sydney Sixers, which the former won by 15 runs, Michael Neser pulled off a spectacular catch. In the final over of the Sixers’ mammoth 225-run chase, Neser took a game-changing catch as Jordan Silk smashed 41 off 23 deliveries. Silk was in the middle and hit well; he had already hit three 4s and two 6s. If the catch had been missed, there would have been another maximum, but Neser’s skillful decision-making ended Silk’s brilliant performance in the middle.

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Neser, who was standing in the middle, caught the ball well inside the boundary rope, but when he realized he was crossing the field of play, he threw it up. However, Neser’s release caused the ball to cross the barrier a little too far, but he didn’t stop there. After going over the fence, Neser launched the ball into the air once more, making sure no part of his body touched the ground, and then calmly finished the catch inside the box.

Despite his excellent play, both fans and pundits questioned his actions, prompting them to study the rule book. One of the many confused people was Fox Cricket commentator and Australian legend Adam Gilchrist, who wondered why it was given an outr. He later admitted that the dismissal was legal and in accordance with regulations.

What is the rule?

According to the rules laid down by the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC), Law 19.5.2 states: A fielder not in contact with the ground is deemed to be grounded out of bounds if his last contact with the ground before his first contact with the ball after it has been delivered by the bowler was not completely within limits.