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Queensland<\/strong>\u2019s Mitchell Swepson<\/strong> produced a breathtaking moment of brilliance in the field during the Australia One Day Cup 2025-26<\/strong><\/a>, pulling off a one-handed stunner to dismiss centurion Joel Curtis<\/strong>. The spectacular grab lit up the 5th match of the tournament at Allan Border Field, Brisbane, as Western Australia<\/strong> posted a commanding total of 321\/9.<\/p>\n Western Australia\u2019s innings revolved around the classy batting of their wicketkeeper Curtis, who showcased his talent with a fluent 116 off 108 deliveries. His knock was laced with 12 crisp boundaries and four towering sixes, keeping the scoreboard ticking and applying pressure on the Queensland attack. Curtis found a strong partner in Sam Whiteman<\/strong><\/a>, who compiled a steady 83, helping WA build a solid platform despite regular breakthroughs.<\/p>\n Together, the pair frustrated the Queensland bowlers and added crucial momentum to Western Australia\u2019s innings. Their stand ensured the visitors crossed the 300-run mark, setting up a formidable target for the hosts.<\/p>\n Though Curtis and Whiteman dominated large phases of the innings, Queensland\u2019s bowling unit struck back through leg-spinner Swepson and pacer Tom Straker<\/strong>. Swepson was the pick of the bowlers, finishing with impressive figures of 4\/52, using his variations smartly to outfox the WA batters. Straker complemented him well, chipping in with 3\/65 and consistently testing the middle order.<\/p>\n Their combined efforts ensured Western Australia did not completely run away with the game after being in a commanding position earlier in the innings. But the highlight of the day, undoubtedly, came in the 32nd over when Swepson turned fielding brilliance into a game-changing dismissal.<\/p>\n Also READ: Fans go wild as Glenn Maxwell lights up Australia\u2019s Domestic One Day Cup with a whirlwind century in Queensland vs Victoria clash<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n It was the third ball of the 32nd over, bowled by Straker, that produced one of the finest moments of the season so far. Straker delivered a full ball outside off, tempting Curtis into an ambitious lofted shot towards the long-off boundary. The ball seemed destined to clear the inner circle, but Swepson, stationed at mid-off, had other ideas.<\/p>\n Timing his leap to perfection, Swepson soared into the air and plucked the ball with his right hand in a single motion. The crowd erupted as he landed safely, holding on to what can only be described as a screamer. The dismissal ended Curtis\u2019s superb innings and shifted momentum back towards Queensland.<\/p>\n A special grab brings to an end a special knock.<\/p>\n Joel Curtis is out for 116 thanks to Mitch Swepson’s one-hander #OneDayCup<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/h3rtVyu0bN<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) September 21, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\nJoel Curtis anchors Western Australia with a sublime century<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Mitchell Swepson and Tom Straker bring Queensland back<\/strong><\/h2>\n
The moment of magic \u2013 Swepson\u2019s screamer ends Curtis stay<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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