WATCH: Ireland’s Barry McCarthy pulls off outrageous fielding effort against Australia

The T20 World Cup 2022 has treated cricket fans to some spectacular performances in the field. While New Zealander Glenn Phillips’ superb catch had been the pick of all until now, Irishman Barry McCarthy staked his claim with an outrageous save in Ireland’s match against Australia on Monday. 

After Australian Marcus Stoinis lofted the ball high in the air, it looked destined for a six. At long-on, McCarthy dived backwards, leaning to the left. He caught the ball with one hand as he flew over the boundary ropes, horizontally afloat and parallel to the field.

As he fell over the rope, McCarthy showed a split-second presence of mind to throw the ball back onto his fellow fielder Josh Little. The flick was low and Little couldn’t complete the catch as the ball came in too low. Nevertheless, the unbelievable fielding effort left everyone stunned. 

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Australia put up a total of 179/5 in 20 overs with skipper Aaron Finch playing a captain's knock scoring 63 from 44 balls with 3 sixes and 5 fours. Marcus Stoinis (35 from 25) and Mitchell Marsh (28 from 22 balls) were the other top scorers. Barry McCarthy also starred with the ball picking 3 wickets for 29 runs in 4 overs while Josh Little picked 2 wickets for 21 runs in 4 overs.

In reply, Ireland were all out for 137 giving Australia a 42-run win. Lorcan Tucker scored 71* from 48 balls in a one man show for Ireland. Pat Cummins, Glenn Maxwell, Mitchell Starc and Adam Zampa picked two wickets each for Australia.

Follow the live match between Australia and Ireland here: Australia vs Ireland T20 World Cup Live Score: Aaron Finch's 63 off 44 deliveries powers AUS to 179/5