An overthrow from the fielding team is usually a chance to get extra runs for the batters and they rarely get out on such occasions. However, an opportunity became a moment of fall for Sam Heazlett as he got dismissed even after an overthrow, and Sean Abbott responded with a pumped up reaction.

Given how simple the rules of cricket appear to be for most parts, the rule book has great depth and complications that can even leave experienced umpires dumbfounded. BBL officials on Tuesday came under heavy flak for allowing Thunder to place six fielders on the leg side for two balls straight.

There are few more entertaining spectacles in cricket than seeing prime athletes whiz around the field and pull off seemingly otherworldly stunts for any lesser human. Cameron Bancroft reminded the world of his superiority on the field with a diving stunner to send the crowd into a frenzy.

Sportspersons at times appear as no less than real-life heroes given they exceed known human limits to pull off feats beyond the capabilities of ordinary men. Cameron Bancroft sent the Sydney crowd into raptures on Friday with a stunning diving catch on the boundary ropes to end all Thunder hopes.