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'That's remarkable': Insane 'Superman' feat stuns cricket world

Andrew Reid
·4-min read
Pictured here, Jordan Silk flies high to stop a six in the Big Bash.
Jordan Silk's Big Bash moment left cricket fans in awe. Pic: ESPN Cricinfo

It took less than one inning of the new Big Bash season for cricket fans to be treated to an extraordinary moment from Sydney Sixers batsman Jordan Silk.

The defending BBL champion Sixers were left to lament a botched run chase in their 16-run loss to the Hobart Hurricanes in the first match of the new campaign.

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They did, however, lay claim to one of the most incredible moments of the match when Silk somehow managed to stop what looked to be a certain six.

The Sydney player leapt at full stretch over the boundary, grabbing the ball and throwing it back while in mid-air to stop the Hurricanes from hitting six runs.

“How has that not gone for six?” Mark Waugh said in commentary for Fox Sports.

The sentiment was shared by his co-commentators and fans who were left gobsmacked by the incredible piece of fielding.

“He flew like Superman to save four runs there,” Adam Gilchrist said.

Mark Howard added: “That’s remarkable what he’s just done there.”

Silk's highlight reel moment saw social media explode as fans failed the athleticism shown by the Sixers star.

"I heard it come off the bat and to be honest I thought 'six'. It was nice to be able to drag that one back in," Silk said afterwards.

However, the batsman was more disappointed that his side weren't able to complete their run chase and get the season off to a winning start.

Sixers lament failed run chase

Chasing 179 for victory on Thursday night, the Sixers appeared on track at the halfway mark before a sluggish optional power play and run of wickets saw them fall short.

In the first match played under three new rules, Sydney chose to take their two-over power play from the 12th over but managed just 18 runs from the 24 balls.

James Vince (67 from 41) and Jack Edwards (47 from 39), who had put the Sixers in a strong position at 1-118, fell in the two overs to follow.

"We set the whole run chase up beautifully," Silk said.

"From that power play onwards, we obviously lost a couple of wickets.

"Having two new batters was always going to make it hard for us to get those runs late. That's where the game was won and lost."

Tim David is seen here batting for the Hurricanes against the Sixers in the BBL.
A half century from Tim David helped propel the Hurricanes to an opening win. Pic: Getty

In contrast, the Hurricanes scored 25 runs with the bat in their two-over power play and used it as a springboard to finish with a flurry after a slow start.

Hobart fell to 2-4 from seven balls after being sent in, with linchpin opener D'Arcy Short out for a golden duck.

South African import Colin Ingram and Singapore-born Tim David hit half centuries to resurrect the innings.

David, who has represented Singapore in 14 Twenty20 internationals, top scored with 58 off 33 balls and was named player of the match.

"They were able to take some momentum out of it after being in a bit of trouble early," Silk said.

"We actually had two set batters and sort of lost our momentum through that period."

with AAP

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