Cricket: Logan van Beek takes stunning catch as Wellington Firebirds beat Northern Knights in Super Smash
9 Jan, 2021 05:50 AM
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Logan van Beek dismisses Brett Hampton with a stunning catch. Photo / Photosport
NZ Herald
Sprinting into position, Wellington s Logan van Beek threw his body toward the ball and stuck out a hopeful hand. It had been struck cleanly off the bat of the Northern Knights No 7 Brett Hampton, and the chances of van Beek claiming the catch were slim.
But it was one of those days for the Wellington Firebirds. Van Beek threw his hand out, and it stuck, leaving commentators, fans and the fielder in disbelief.
The Wellington Firebirds have consolidated top spot on the Super Smash leaderboard after thrashing the Northern Knights by 80 runs at the Basin Reserve
The Otago Sparks were too strong for the Central Hinds in the Super Smash on Friday.
Otago Sparks opener Polly Inglis made an unbeaten 43 off 38 balls to guide her side to an emphatic win over the Central Hinds in the Twenty20 Super Smash at University of Otago Oval on Friday. She hit five fours as she helped the Sparks chase down their target of 103 with seven wickets in hand and 28 balls to spare and register their second win of the season. Fellow opener Millie Cowan made 20 off 18 balls while White Ferns Hayley Jensen and Katey Martin added 17 off 15 and 13 off 14 respectively as the hosts made light work of their chase in Dunedin.
Things to see
Circa Theatre, Until Jan 16 price range $18 - $52 The Circa Pantomime team bring you yet another fabulous family show. Jammed packed with singing, dancing, up-to-the minute jokes for the adults, and a sizeable dose of magic and slapstick for the kids. Bookings circa.co.nz
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Super Smash Double-Header – Wellington v Northern Districts
Basin Reserve; Wellington Blaze v Northern Spirit – 11:40am; Wellington Firebirds v Knights – 3:10pm The Wellington Blaze and Firebirds return to the Basin Reserve for the first time in 2021 and welcome the Northern Spirit and Knights for another massive Dream11 Super Smash double-header. Come along and see New Zealand’s premier T20 cricketers do battle at the Basin. cricketwellington.flicket.co.nz