Published 17:00 IST, January 29th 2021

Ben Laughlin plucks a one-handed stunner from nowhere as Labuschagne jumps in delight

Ben Laughlin took a blinder by diving to his right to dismiss Michael Naser during the BBL clash between Adelaide Strikers & Brisbane Heat on Friday

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Ben Laughlin pulled off an absolute stunner to get rid of Michael Naser during Big Bash League (BBL) clash between elaide Strikers and Brisbane Heat at Gabba on Friday. 

'INCREDIBLE BEN LAUGHLIN!'

This happened in 18th over of Strikers' innings that was bowled by Marnus Labuschagne. On penultimate ball of that over, Labuschagne h bowled a tossed up delivery outside off-stump as Neser attempted to clear leg-side fence. He timed ball with brute force as it went high and for a moment it appeared as if ball would make its way to boundary.

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However, Ben Laughlin who was stationed at long-on shows a great presence of mind as he covers a lot of ground by running toward his right puts in a full-length dive, and takes an incredible catch. bowler's joy knew bounds as he was seen sprinting on ground in delight. 

"Oh, What a catch that is! and one of best in business. Marnus loves it, listen to him.  Well, a stunner indeed it was- Benny Laughlin with a one-hander. Well, that's amazing," said commentators on air.

video of this unbelievable stunner was posted by Big Bash League on ir official Twitter handle. Take a look.

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Even fans came forward to laud what might supposedly go down as one of best catches on cricket field. Here are some of reactions.

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Batting first, elaide Strikers posted 130/7 from ir 20 overs riding on opener Jake Wearald's 32 as well as number four batsman Phil Salt's before Jonathan Wells ded finishing touches with an unbeaten 14-ball 20 lower down order. 

In reply, Brisbane Heat are 78/3 after 11.4 overs and still need ar 53 runs off 50 deliveries with seven wickets in hand.

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17:00 IST, January 29th 2021