When brilliance meets athleticism, it’s moments like these that define a match. In the high-stakes 2nd T20I at the County Ground, Hove, Sophia Dunkley produced a moment of pure magic with a jaw-dropping one-handed catch to dismiss Zaida James (6 off 11 balls), turning the tide heavily in England’s favour during the powerplay.
As Emily Arlott delivered a probing length ball with subtle swing, James charged down the pitch looking to clear mid-on, only to mistime the shot. The ball ballooned towards the wide mid-wicket region, seemingly destined to land safely.
But Dunkley, alert as ever, sprinted sharply to her left and, in a flash of brilliance, stuck out her left hand to pluck the ball out of thin air. The ball just seemed to stick, an incredible show of reflex and athleticism.
Relive this sensational moment as Dunkley’s acrobatics provided England their third breakthrough, sending shockwaves through the West Indies camp and electrifying the crowd at Hove. Watch the video and witness why Sophia Dunkley’s catch will be remembered as one of the finest of the summer.
