The incredible border of Glenn Maxwell in the debate on the ICC 1st aus vs its t20i sparks ICC
The versatile veteran Glenn Maxwell took an extraordinary catch during the T20i opening match between Australia and South Africa in Darwin on Sunday, August 10. The Australian cricket player, who had a bad outing with the bat, showed his shine on the field, leaving fans and commentators in admiration.
South Africa needed 21 points in the last five balls, the Ryan Rickelton opening match striking 71 points. Rickelton struck the ball towards Long-on, where Glenn Maxwell, positioned near the border, caught him during his balance. Maxwell threw the ball in the air before finishing the socket just inside the rope.
Watch: Glenn Maxwell takes extraordinary catches during the 1st T20i confrontation
Ryan Rickelton had to leave for the locker room after marking 71 out of 55 balls with seven four and a six after the superb socket of Glenn Maxwell. However, the capture drew attention due to recent changes in ICC rules concerning border intakes, which were introduced in June of this year.
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The television referee has taken several reruns to confirm the dismissal, because questions have been raised on its legality in the updated game conditions.
The moment quickly became viral on social networks, fans making comparisons with the memorable capture of Suryakumar Yadav during the final of the T20 World Cup in 2024 against the same opposition.
Here is a video of the extraordinary Maxwell limit bonus:
Glenn Maxwell again redid it 🤩 #Ausvsa pic.twitter.com/fqkfbqlzp
– Cricket.com.au (@CRicketcomaU) August 10, 2025
What do the CPI rules say about the extraordinary socket of Glenn Maxwell?
Maxwell’s border taking was deemed legal because it first touched the ball in the air and landed entirely in the game field during its next contact with the ground.
“Changes under playing conditions now require a defensive player who establishes air contact with the ball beyond the border to land and stay inside the border,” said the director.
“A defensive player, after having established his first contact with the ball later leaving the game field, can only contact the balloon again while the air beyond the border. After having done it, they must land and stay entirely inside the border. This applies even if another player ends the field.”
Glenn Maxwell’s stick struggles continue during the first rounds in Australia
Maxwell played a key role in the victory of 17 points in Australia against South Africa during the first T20i, helping the hosts to take a 1-0 lead in the series. He also took a sliding taking which withdrew Tristan Stubbs for 37 and broke a dangerous 72 -point stand.
Maxwell also impressed by the ball, offering a tight spell of 1/29 in four overs to restrict the pursuit of the Proteas. However, his stick difficulties continued when he was dismissed for only one in four balls after his arrival with Australia in difficulty at 73/5.
It was his 18th international round without fifty. He endured a poor IPL 2025 campaign for the kings of Punjab, with an average of eight. The 36 -year -old man hopes to find his touch in the stick in the second T20i on August 12 in Darwin.
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