T20 World Cup 2022: Barry McCarthy Saves A Certain Six By Timing His Jump To Perfection, Video Goes Viral

T20 World Cup 2022: Ireland cricket team are locking horns with the Australian cricket team in the 31st game of the ongoing edition of the ICC Men’s Twenty20 World Cup 2022.

The game is currently being held at The Gabba, Brisbane. Ireland won the toss and invited Aaron Finch-led Australian cricket team to bat first.

Despite losing David Warner for just 3(7), Aaron Finch and Mitchell Marsh led the attack by example. The duo added 52 runs for the second wicket before Barry McCarthy dismissed Marsh.

On the other side of the coin, skipper Aaron Finch rediscovered his batting touch. The right-handed batter went on to score a brilliant half-century.

Moreover, he paced his innings with the help of 4 fours and 3 sixes. Meanwhile, during the game, a brilliant fielding effort was observed as Barry McCarthy saved a certain six at long-on.

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T20 World Cup 2022: Barry McCarthy Saves A Certain Six with a world-class fielding effort

Ireland cricketer Barry McCarthy hogged the limelight after he saved a certain six in the second ball of the 15th over. His unbelievable fielding effort helped the team save four runs.

Watch the video below:

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Australia’s power-hitter Marcus Stoinis aimed for a six over the long-on but due to Barry’s extraordinary effort, the Men in Yellow got only 2 runs. Fans cannot stop from applauding Barry McCarthy for his fielding masterclass.

The Ireland international timed his jump to perfection and then deftly pushed the ball back into play. Even Australia’s wicketkeeper Matthew Wade was seen applauding the effort by Barry McCarthy.

Playing XI: Australia vs Ireland

Australia

David Warner, Aaron Finch (c), Mitchell Marsh, Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Tim David, Matthew Wade (wk). Pat Cummins, Adam Zampa, Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood.

Ireland

Paul Stirling, Andrew Balbirnie (c), Lorcan Tucker (wk), Harry Tector, Curtis Campher, George Dockrell, Gareth Delany, Mark Adair, Barry McCarthy, Fionn Hand, Joshua Little

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