Australia vs South Africa, 1st T20I: Fan catches ball single-handedly, holding beer cans in the other hand
The moment came in the 13th over, on ball 12.4, when Tim David launched Corbin Bosch over deep square leg for a six. The ball travelled flat and fast towards the crowd, where the fan, sitting in the front row, showed remarkable reflexes. Holding two beer cans in his right hand, he stuck out his left hand and completed the catch cleanly, sparking loud cheers from the Darwin crowd.
Two beer cans in right hand, and caught the ball with the left hand.
Assuming he was holding the beer cans in his right hand, he is a righty. Warra catch. pic.twitter.com/YmQK9MUXvv
— Silly Point (@FarziCricketer) August 10, 2025
The incredible effort quickly went viral on social media, with fans on Twitter/X praising it as one of the catches of the summer. Many highlighted the degree of difficulty — balancing beer without spilling while cleanly holding onto a speeding cricket ball — calling it 'peak Aussie cricket culture.'
It wasn't just a great spectator moment; it also came during a crucial phase of Australia's innings, with Tim David in explosive form on his way to a 29-ball fifty.
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