Watch: Clint Hinchcliffe takes ripper by running backwards and then tumbling over

Clint Hinchcliffe (Source: Twitter)

The fourth game of the Big Bash League (BBL) took place between Melbourne Stars and Hobart Hurricanes. The Melbourne Stars made a strong total of 183-5 in their 20 overs. Joe Clarke hit an unbeaten 101 off 66 balls with nine fours and four sixes.

In the second innings, the bowlers from Melbourne played well as a unit and got the wickets. Luke Wood picked up 3-25 in his four overs. Adam Zampa scalped 3-27 in his four overs and Nathan Coulter Nile picked up 2-24 in his four overs. Trent Boult had a rare off day with the ball picking 1-41 in his four-over spell.

Hobart were always up against the big total and could not stitch big partnerships when required to give themselves a chance in the chase. Mathew Wade and Tim David were the only two batters who made some notable contributions Wade scored 35 off 35 balls with one four and one six. David made 24 off 17 balls with two fours and one six.

What caught the headlines was a catch that happened in the first ball of the 20th over. Boult bowled a back-of-length ball at the stumps, and Joel Paris backed away and spliced the cut, high over the backward point region but it is to no avail.  Clint Hinchcliffe runs back, tumbles and takes a good catch.

Here is the video:

That's a ripping catch from Clint Hinchliffe!! #BBL12 pic.twitter.com/ffwRQvv4DM

— KFC Big Bash League (@BBL) December 16, 2022

This edition has seen three matches being played so far. Sydney Thunder won their first game against Melbourne Stars in a low-scoring thriller. Adelaide Strikers bossed the Sydney Sixers by 51 runs in the second game. Melbourne Renegades won a close encounter by 22 runs against the Brisbane Heat.

The BBL has been the platform which ensures that Australia have a pipeline of upcoming cricketers and the BBL helps young Australians to rub shoulders with the best of the best in international cricket. The likes of Trent Boult, Akeal Hosein, Shadab Khan, Asif Ali and the like are playing in this edition of the tournament. There have been lot of international players who come and play in the BBL every year.