Follow us

BH vs MS | Twitter sympathises as Weibgen turns hero to villain after superlative effort counts for nothing

no image

ByVenkateswaran N, SportsCafe Editor

137
no image

Hugh Weibgen fell just short of pulling off one of the best catches in the history of Big Bash League in Brisbane on Friday. The Brisbane Heat batter took a one-handed blinder against Melbourne Stars at third man before touching the rope on his follow-through to extend Sam Harper’s stay.

‌Melbourne Stars got off to an aggressive start after being put in by Brisbane Heat in a Big Bash League match at the Gabba in Brisbane on Friday. The opening duo of Sam Harper and Thomas Rogers smashed three boundaries off Jack Wildermuth to plunder 16 runs in the first over of the game.

Harper continued to swing wildly, slashing Xavier Bartlett’s short of a length ball outside off stump in the third ball of the next over. The ball flew towards third man and Hugh Weibgen, who rushed in after an initial misjudgement, quickly adjusted to hop back.

He then leapt full stretch backwards to pouch the ball with his outstretched right hand before landing on his back. The momentum took him even closer to the rope as he ended up touching it while trying to get back to his feet.

Weibgen was shocked and disappointed as he threw the ball back to the field of play, with the umpire signalling a six shortly afterwards. The ball boys who were stationed beyond the ropes could not believe what had just happened as their celebrations were cut short after the fielder made contact with the rope.

Twitter was also shattered as Weibgen’s unbelievable effort could have easily been the catch of the season and one of the best in the history of BBL, but it was not to be.

What an effort!

Yes!

Unreal!

Best non-catch!

True!

Flying Jimmy!

Good one!

Haha!

Unreal!

Maxi gone!

Comments

Leave a comment

0 Comments

read previousBBL | Twitter impressed as Jimmy Peirson’s alertness behind stumps prices out Glenn Maxwell
Catches win matches, they say, and Jimmy Peirson had no second thoughts as his stunning effort ended Glenn Maxwell’s stay in the BBL game against Melbourne Stars. The Brisbane Heat wicketkeeper produced a full-fledged dive in Brisbane to latch on to a sharp catch from the Aussie all-rounder.
SA20 | Twitter in awe Ferreira hits bullseye to help Joburg Super Kings take game into Super Overread next
Joburg Super Kings beat Durban’s Super Giants in a thrilling super over tie in the SA20 in Johannesburg on Thursday. Donovan Ferreira played a key role with his direct hit from behind the stumps off the last ball, denying a win to the Super Giants and extending the game to the one-over eliminator.

You may also like

no image
SA20 | Twitter in awe Ferreira hits bullseye to help Joburg Super Kings take game into Super Over
Fri, Jan 2, 2026 02:30 PM
no image
BBL | Twitter impressed as Adelaide Strikers go fourth with comfortable win over Brisbane Heat
Wed, Dec 31, 2025 05:43 PM
no image
BBL | Twitter in awe as Chris Lynn rolls back years with stunning fielding effort against Brisbane Heat
Wed, Dec 31, 2025 03:05 PM
no image
Sri Lanka Women tour of India | Twitter applauds as India complete whitewash with 15-run win
Wed, Dec 31, 2025 02:25 PM
View non-AMP page