Australia spinner Ashton Agar produced a magnificent boundary save during the first ODI against England at the Adelaide Oval.
In the 45th over of England's innings, Dawid Malan was well set to try and take down Australia's bowlers at the death. And off the last ball of the over, he pulled a short delivery from Pat Cummins over deep midwicket which looked destined to go for six.
However, Agar leapt at full stretch and managed to grab the ball with his left hand. And while he was in the air and falling over the boundary, he was able to flick the ball back into play before landing on the ground.
The extraordinary piece of fielding save five runs as England were only able to run a single and ultimately led to Malan's demise just two balls later. "It's probably the best bit of fielding I've ever seen live," commentator Andrew Moore said on BBC Test Match Special.
"That is extraordinary athleticism," added former Australia quick Dirk Nannes. "This is such a feature of the modern game," said Australia legend Adam Gilchrist on commentary for the host broadcaster.
"It's Ashton Agar and he did everything in his power to save five runs there. It's all in the timing, watch the feet... oh that is crazy! That is crazy! That is modern cricket at its finest. What a play by Ashton Agar."
Agar's effort ensured Malan remained on strike for the start of the new over from leg-spinner Adam Zampa and, after taking two off the first ball, he holed out to Agar at long on.
It was a much easier catch this time around, with Malan slicing his shot and brought a stunning innings to an end for 134. "That was one of few shots he hasn't connected with," Nannes said of Malan's wicket.
"Malan wouldn't have been on strike if it wasn't from the previous save from Ashton Agar. It is funny how cricket works."
