Chris Jordan takes insane outfield catch in BBL Scorchers vs Renegades clash
Air Jordan. Superman. Take your pick.
The superlatives were flying and jaws were on the ground after Perth's Chris Jordan took an unbelievable catch in the BBL on Saturday night.
The Renegades were 4-159, needing 38 runs from 14 balls in pursuit of the Scorchers' 7-196. Dan Christian (0) was the unfortunate batsman, facing Fawad Ahmed.
Christian whacked the leg-spinner to wide long-on and Jordan was off. Running then diving full length to his right, he pouched the chance beautifully despite a 10/10 degree of difficulty.
Chris Jordan dives to take a sensational BBL catch. Getty
"Superhero, Chris Jordan! That is one of the best catches you will ever see!" Australian cricket legend Adam Gilchrist said on commentary for FOX Sports.
The England star, long renowned as an exceptional fieldsman, was rapt with his effort and he had BBL watchers raving.
Outfield catches have consistently reached such absurd heights in modern cricket that it's hard to know exactly where Jordan's effort rates. It was a beauty, nonetheless. Top drawer.
Jordan also claimed two wickets as Perth won by 11 runs. And the catch wasn't the only ridiculously skillful thing that he did while in the field; check out this football-meets-cricket effort on the boundary.
