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Wellington captain Nick Kelly and Troy Johnson have taken the internet by storm by pulling off a never-before-seen catch during their Super Smash match against Central Districts on Saturday. New Zealand and Central Districts opener Will Young played a lofted shot towards long-on. Kelly, who was deployed at mid-on, made a desperate run backwards before catching the ball. As he was about to touch the rope while diving forward, Kelly showed great awareness to throw the ball back towards Johnson, who was making his way towards the boundary from long-off.

Johnson made no mistake as he pouched the ball after Kelly’s throw. The incident, which happened in the 6th over, has gone viral on social media.

Watch the catch here:

Don’t rub your eyes. It’s real!

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.#SuperSmashOnFanCode pic.twitter.com/J5DRk1U3VA

— FanCode (@FanCode) January 13, 2024

Coming back to the match, Central Districts won the match by six wickets.

Batting first, Wellington posted a modest 147/8 at the Basin Reserve, following Muhammad Abbas’ 35 and Logan van Beek’s unbeaten 41.

For Central Districts, Doug Bracewell and Blair Tickner took two wickets each.

In reply, Jock Boyle’s half-century, followed by Bracewell’s unbeaten 30 and Tom Bruce’s 26-run cameo powered Central Districts to an easy win.

However, the highlight of the match was Kelly and Johnson’s combined effort.

Here’s how internet reacted:

One of the most OUTRAGEOUS catches you will ever see

Troy Johnson #INDvsENG #INDvENGpic.twitter.com/A4bTSacYEW

— Abdullah Neaz (@Neaz__Abdullah) January 13, 2024

In the Super Smash T20 match between Wellington and Central Districts in New Zealand, Troy Johnson and Nick Kelly’s stunning combined effort went viral. The duo took an amazing catch that has been touted as the best catch by the fans. #Cricket pic.twitter.com/GTAZycMLiu

— Shivendra Pratap Singh (@vatsalshivendra) January 13, 2024

Catch of the decade??

One of the greatest catch ever taken in a New Zealand Domestic by Troy Johnson and Nick Kelly#CricketTwitter pic.twitter.com/qwNFutRYXA

— Sports Production (@SportsProd37) January 13, 2024

Despite the defeat, Wellington remain top of the points table with 22 points in eight matches. Central Districts occupy the third spot with 16 points