Aus vs NZ: James Pattinson dives full stretch to take one of the best SCG catches ever

Australia completed ir 3-0 trouncing of New Zealand on Monday to finish off ir home summer in style with a Test series whitewash win. New Zealand were all out for just 136 in ir pursuit of 416 runs in second innings. depleted visitors capitulated to Nathan Lyon’s trap as off-spinner completed a 10-wicket match haul at Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG). When Lyon dismissed Todd Astle to claim his fourth wicket of innings, fast bowler James Pattinson grabbed an excellent running catch at mid-off.

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Aus vs NZ: James Pattinson snares an excellent diving catch

During 46th over of New Zealand innings, .8 batsman Todd Astle top-edged a turning Nathan Lyon delivery while attempting a sweep. James Pattinson sprinted towards right of mid-off region to grab ball to gift Nathan Lyon his 9th wicket of match. entire SCG stood up and applauded effort and commentators described catch as one of greatest ever at venue. Even Cricket Australia took to ir social media platforms and uploaded a 41-second video of same. Check out video down below.

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Aus vs NZ: James Pattinson and Nathan Lyon star to complete an undefeated Australian summer

Apart from catch, James Pattinson had a good outing with ball in series. He was picked for second Test playing XI at MCG and scalped six wickets in his comeback game. Pattinson picked up figures of 3-34 and 3-35 in both innings as Australia won that game by 247 runs. Meanwhile, Nathan Lyon completed a 10-wicket haul in third Test to enable hosts with a 3-0 series victory over ir Trans-Tasman rivals. Lyon picked up 5-68 in first innings and 5-50 to derail New Zealand’s run-chase on Day 4.  

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