Victorian fielder Mitch Perry has gone horizontal to assert a shocking catch within the tense Sheffield Shield ultimate in opposition to WA on the WACA.
WA appeared answerable for the sport after dismissing the guests for 195 and transferring to 0-42 unchallenged.
But a mini-collapse of 4-11, capped off by Perry’s blinder, introduced Victoria roaring again into the competition.
Fielding at level, Perry was on his toes as Hilton Cartwright pummelled a brief, vast ball with a minimize shot, seeking to get off the mark.
Launching to his left, the Victorian pushed his arms in the direction of the ball, plucking it out of mid-air and finishing a dive for fashion factors.
Once he landed, he was like a cat, taking off in celebrations with teammates striding to catch up.
Bowler Will Sutherland appeared surprised and relieved because the catch gave him his third scalp.
Cartwright walked off with a grim face.
It left WA in a precarious place at 4-53 with Aaron Hardie and Ashton Turner contemporary to the crease.
Earlier within the day, the reigning champs wanted simply 35 balls to take the remaining two wickets of Victoria’s first innings.
The Vics began the second day on 8-194 and added only one run to be bowled out for 195.
Opener Ashley Chandrasinghe didn’t add to his in a single day tally of 46, regardless of going through 14 deliveries, carrying his bat throughout a exceptional 280-ball knock.
No. 10 Todd Murphy (0) solely lasted two balls of Lance Morris chin music, awkwardly guiding the second to Josh Philippe, who accomplished his fifth of dismissal of the innings.
Philippe then took a regulation catch off seamer Matthew Kelly quickly after to eliminate tail-ender Scott Boland for one.
Source: www.perthnow.com.au
