In the fourth T20 match against the West Indies, Glenn Maxwell showcased his extraordinary fielding skills once again, contributing significantly to Australia’s victory. Australia, opting to bowl first after winning the toss, aimed to extend their unbeaten streak in the series. Young fast bowler Xavier Bartlett claimed the first two wickets, dismissing Brandon King and Shai Hope early on.
Maxwell then took centre stage when Roston Chase attempted a lofted shot on his first ball. As the ball seemed destined to fly over him, Maxwell executed a stunning one-handed catch, sending Chase back without scoring. Commentators, including Ian Bishop, described the catch as “simply spectacular,” while former teammate Brad Haddin praised Maxwell’s ability to make a challenging catch appear easy.
While Sherfane Rutherford offered some resistance with a quick-fire 31 runs off just 15 balls, he ultimately fell to Adam Zampa. Sean Abbott joined the wicket-taking party, dismissing Shimron Hetmyer with a brilliant diving catch by Mitchell Owen. Maxwell’s influence in the field continued as he made an impressive boundary stop, reflecting the high standards of Australian fielding as noted by Haddin.
The highlight of Maxwell’s performance came in the 15th over when he displayed remarkable athleticism, catching a bobbling ball and flicking it back to Cameron Green to secure Zampa’s second wicket. Haddin lauded Maxwell as one of the best fielders globally, stating, “This man is regarded as the best fielder in the world.”
As the match went on, Jason Holder managed to elevate the West Indies towards a respectable total, scoring 26 runs before falling to Zampa, who finished with three wickets. Late in the innings, rain halted play in St. Kitts, ending a remarkable display of fielding excellence from the Australians, particularly Maxwell, whose phenomenal efforts have become a defining feature of the series.