Josh Inglis Takes Stunning Diving Catch to Dismiss Shivam Dube in Melbourne T20I
Australia wicketkeeper Josh Inglis showcased an incredible diving catch to dismiss Indian all-rounder Shivam Dube during the second T20I match at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Friday, October 31, 2025.
Match Context and Key Moments
The dismissal occurred in India’s innings of the ongoing five-match series against Australia. After being asked to bat first, Team India struggled from the outset with Josh Hazlewood dismantling their top order quickly. India lost half their team for just 49 runs within 7.3 overs.
- Harshit Rana was unexpectedly promoted ahead of Shubman Gill in the batting order.
- Dube’s stay was brief; he edged his first ball for a boundary but was dismissed on the next delivery.
- Xavier Bartlett’s extra bounce and movement forced Dube into a tentative shot outside off stump.
- The resulting edge flew left of Inglis, who completed a brilliant diving catch.
- Dube scored 4 runs off 2 balls before walking back as India’s seventh wicket down.
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Impact on the Match
Inglis’s catch was a key moment that further dented India's fragile innings, highlighting both Australia’s bowling strength and fielding sharpness at this stage of the series.
Summary: Josh Inglis’s remarkable diving catch to dismiss Shivam Dube underscored Australia’s dominance early in the second T20I at Melbourne Cricket Ground.