3. Adam Gilchrist (Australia) – dismissed Marcus Trescothick (England)
Former Australian wicketkeeper Adam Gilchrist was one of the most-liked Australian players in the cricket world. His intelligent wicket-keeping always amazed cricket fans.
This particular catch is one of the best catches in Gilchrist’s international cricket career. This incident happened during the third Test of 2001 Ashes series between England and Australia at Nottingham in August 2001. He grabbed this incredible catch on day two, during England’s second innings of this match.
Facing the world-class leg-spinner Shane Warne, English opener Marcus Trescothick went for a paddle sweep, but it directly hit on Matthew Hayden’s right foot, who was standing at short leg, and the ball went up to the air for a further moment. Observing this, Gilchrist quickly reacted and pulled off a stunning catch.
The unlucky Trescothick lost his wicket on 32 runs as England went down to 57/1.