Sydney Sixers cricketer Lachlan Shaw grabbed everyone's attention with an incredible save near the boundary line in the 2024-25 Big Bash League (BBL) match against Adelaide Strikers. Lachlan Shaw saved a certain six on the boundary denying Alex Ross a maximum which left the commentators stunned.
Sydney Sixers won the toss and elected to play first at Adelaide Oval on Wednesday 15 January. Matt Short, who scored just 4 runs off 7 balls, was dismissed off a Jack Edwards delivery in the first over. D'Arcy Short scored 10 runs from 9 balls before being bowled by Todd Murphy while attempting a reverse sweep.
Alex Carey scored 18 runs from 13 balls, including three fours, before being dismissed by Todd Murphy. Jordan Silk completed the catch in the deep to get rid of Carey, leaving Australia at 35/3 in 4.5 overs. Ollie Pope and Alex Ross then leveled the innings with a partnership of 97 runs from 70 balls for the fourth wicket.
Watch: Lachlan Shaw pulls off a mad save near the boundary line
The incident occurred on the first ball of the 11th over in the Adelaide Strikers innings. Lachlan Shaw produced an incredible boundary save. Alex Ross tried a big sweep to clear the shorter boundary off the bowling of Jafer Chohan, but Shaw made a one-handed catch and flicked the ball back into play in one go.
Lachlan fell over the ropes and no one was able to complete the catch. Shaw's quick thinking and athleticism saved five points for his team. It looked like the ball would clear the boundary ropes with ease and the commentators were amazed to see such athleticism from the Sydney Sixers player.
The Big Bash League's official social media account X (formerly known as Twitter) shared the clip of Shaw's effort with the caption: “It's Lachlan Shaw, who is an all-time save!”
Here is the video of his incredible effort as Lachlan Shaw showed off his athleticism and agility:
My goodness Lachlan Shaw who is an all time saver!#BBL14 pic.twitter.com/cEwVF1TRe3
– KFC Big Bash League (@BBL) January 15, 2025
Amazing to be able to throw that ball back and not practice it – Michael Hussey
Michael Vaughan, who was on the commentary panel, praised Shaw's save as “magnificent”. Adam Gilchrist highlighted Shaw's proactive thinking and ability to avoid touching the boundary rope while in the air. Michael Hussey noted how Shaw was able to throw the ball back without overbalancing.
“It's magnificent … I mean five runs in the tank before he bats,” Michael Vaughan said.
“He's in the air when he collects the ball, but still thinking proactively about releasing it, making sure his foot hits the rope best,” added Adam Gilchrist.
“It was an unbelievable effort … amazing to be able to throw that ball back and not overbalance,” Michael Hussey said.
“Incredible effort. I thought it must have been Jordan Silk there, but it wasn't Lachie Shaw.
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