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Phil Salt’s One-Handed Stunner Highlights Rockets’ Seven-Wicket Win Over Originals

The viral catch punctuated a chase of 99 that pushed Trent Rockets up to second in The Hundred table.

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Overview

  • Salt launched into a full-length dive at mid-off to dismiss Max Holden off Josh Tongue on the 48th ball of the Rockets’ innings.
  • Manchester Originals were limited to 98 for 8 with Salt out for 19 before the hosts closed out the chase with 26 balls remaining.
  • Rehan Ahmed finished unbeaten on 45 with Tom Moores 22 not out, after David Willey set up the game with 3 for 11.
  • The victory moved Rockets to second with four wins in five, while Originals dropped to sixth after a fourth defeat in six.
  • Video of the catch was widely shared, with broadcasters including Simon Doull expressing astonishment, underscoring the rarity for a wicketkeeper-captain fielding in the deep.