In a remarkable Marsh Cup victory, Alex Carey, the 32-year-old Test wicketkeeper, equaled the List A world record by taking eight catches in an innings for South Australia against Queensland. This outstanding feat occurred in Carey’s first 50-over game since being dropped from the Australian side at the World Cup in India. The wicketkeeper’s exceptional performance was complemented by player of the match Jordan Buckingham, who secured a career-best 6 for 41 in Queensland’s total of 218.
Carey’s eight catches in an innings equaled the List A world record previously achieved in English domestic cricket by Derek Taylor in 1982 and James Pipe in 2001. Notably, Carey’s achievement set a new Australian List A record, surpassing former wicketkeeper Peter Nevill’s eight dismissals for NSW in 2017, albeit with two stumpings.
The Redbacks secured a five-wicket victory in the 45th over, with Thomas Kelly’s explosive 81 off 66 deliveries and captain Nathan McSweeney contributing 52 to the successful run chase. Carey’s exceptional day culminated when he took a spectacular diving catch down the leg side to dismiss Jack Wildermuth, showcasing his agility and skill. Another notable catch was a well-judged running effort towards fine leg, dismissing Queensland’s stand-in skipper Marnus Labuschagne for 74 off 99 deliveries.
Henry Thornton’s outstanding spell of fast bowling, including challenging deliveries that cut both ways, added to the Redbacks’ impressive performance. Despite Thornton dropping a tough caught and bowled chance off Labuschagne, the team secured their first victory in the competition this season. Both South Australia and Queensland were already out of contention for the final, emphasizing the significance of Carey’s world-record-equalling achievement in a memorable Marsh Cup encounter.
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