QueenslandS Mitchell Swepson produced a breathtaking moment of sparkle in the field during the Australia One Day Cup 2025-26pulling out a stunner with one hand to dismiss centurion Joel Curtis. The spectacular grasp lit the 5th game of the tournament at Allan Border Field, Brisbane, as West -Australia placed a commander total of 321/9.
Joel Curtis anchor West -Australia with a sublime century
The innings of West -Australia revolved around the stylish batting of their wicketkeeper Curtis, who showed his talent with a smooth 116 of 108 deliveries. His knock was peppered with 12 fresh boundaries and four towering sixes, which tapped the scoreboard and put pressure on the Queensland attack. Curtis found a strong partner in Sam WhitemanThat compiled a steady 83, so that wa was a solid platform, despite regular breakthroughs.
Together the couple frustrated the Queensland -bowlers and added the crucial momentum to the innings of West -Australia. Their position ensured that the visitors marked the 300-run and suggested a formidable target for the hosts.
Mitchell Swepson and Tom Straker bring Queensland back
Although Curtis and Whiteman dominated large phases of the innovations, the bowling unit of Queensland hit back by leg spinner Swepson and Pacer Tom Streaker. Swepson was the choice of bowlers and ended with impressive figures of 4/52, with the help of his variations smart to outfoxing the WA -stroke people. Striper supplemented him well, cut in with 3/65 and consistently tested the middle order.
Their combined efforts ensured that West -Australia did not fully walk away with the competition after they had been in an impressive position earlier in the innings. But the highlight of the day undoubtedly came to the 32nd when Swepson Fielding Brilliance turned into a game -changing resignation.
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The moment of magic – Swepson’s Screamer ends Curtis Stay
It was the third ball of the 32nd over, bent by stretcher, who so far produced one of the best moments of the season. Streaker delivered a full ball outside, so Curtis seduced in an ambitious lofted shot to the long -term border. The ball seemed destined to free up the inner circle, but Swepson, on average, had other ideas.
Swepson timing his jump to perfection, rose in the air and picked the ball with his right hand in a single movement. The crowd broke out when he landed safely and maintained what can only be described as a screamer. The dismissal ended Curtis’ excellent innings and shifted the momentum back to Queensland.
Here is the video:
A special handle brings an end to a special knock.
Joel Curtis is looking for 116 thanks to the One-Hander of Mitch Swepson #Onedaycup pic.twitter.com/h3rtvyu0bn
– cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) September 21, 2025
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