Published 12:05 IST, February 1st 2020

James Vince times his juggling one-handed catch to perfection to send Glenn Maxwell back

James Vince took a spectacular juggling catch in the second attempt to send back the hard-hitting Glenn Maxwell during the BBL match between Stars and Sixers

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James Vince took a spectacular juggling catch in second attempt to send back hard-hitting Glenn Maxwell during Big Bash League (BBL) match between Melbourne Stars and Sydney Sixers at Melbourne Cricket Ground on Friday. 

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Vince takes a stunner on boundary

This happened in 11th over which was bowled by Steve O' Keefe. On third delivery, spinner had bowled one outside line of off stump as Maxwell attempted a big shot with aim of clearing distance. However, he could only man to find James Vince at long-off who took catch but fumbled at first attempt.

Surprisingly, he took an outstanding one-handed catch in follow-through and Maxwell had or choice but to walk back to dugout. This also delivered a huge blow to Melbourne Stars' chances as well.

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''Maxwell winds up for first time and he is gone. Vince juggled it and Melbourne Stars might maybe gone as well'', said a commentator on air.

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

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Sydney Sixers beat Melbourne Stars

Sydney Sixers were restricted to 142/7 after Melbourne Stars had won toss and elected to bowl first. Openers Josh Phillipe and James Vince added 47 runs for opening wicket before visitors lost wickets at regular intervals. Phillipe scored with 34 while Steve Smith mand 24, and n Jordan Silk played a vital cameo of an unbeaten 21-ball 25.

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In reply, Melbourne Stars never got going in ir run chase as y failed to get a proper start. Only opener Nic Maddinson and skipper Glenn Maxwell scored 16 respectively as most of batsmen could t even get to double-digit scores. Even though Clint Hinchliffe scored a run-a-ball 25 it was just t eugh as he did t get support from or end and hosts were bundled out for 99 in 18th over. 

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12:05 IST, February 1st 2020