Cooper Connolly takes stunning one-handed catch to dismiss Aiden Markram on first ball in Johannesburg ODI

Match Action

Australian fielder Cooper Connolly took a stunning one-handed catch in the air during the second ODI against South Africa at the Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg. Australian captain Mitchell Marsh won the toss and chose to bowl first. On the very first ball of the innings, Josh Hazlewood bowled a short-length delivery outside the off stump that bounced quickly towards Aiden Markram. Cooper Connolly flew to his left in the air at cover-point and caught the ball with one hand, leaving everyone shocked as South Africa lost their first wicket without scoring a run.

Records And Team Changes

Aiden Markram became the sixth South African batsman to be dismissed on the very first ball of a one-day international innings, marking the first time in his career he has suffered a golden duck. Australia made changes to their lineup for this match, resting Mitchell Starc and bringing Xavier Bartlett into the playing eleven as they look to bounce back in the series. South Africa won the first ODI by 67 runs and entered this match aiming to seal the series.