[WATCH] Stunning crowd catch of Mitchell Marsh during AUS vs SA 3rd ODI as video goes viral

After losing the first two ODIs of the three-match 50-over series against South Africa, Australia looked to make a stunning comeback during the third game at Great Barrier Reef Arena in Mackay. Their captain, Mitchell Marsh, won the toss and decided to bat first on a surface that looked firm and hard and full of runs.

Both the opening batters of the home side, Australia, Marsh and Travis Head, looked to dominate the Protea bowlers with some big shots around the park. A great moment took place when Marsh looked to club Aiden Markram over the covers. He got full elevation on the shot as the ball flew out of the park for a six.

But the camera found the spectator in the stand, grabbing a fine catch. The ball was travelling with power, but the spectator was calm and composed to grab the fine catch in the game. But they continued their opening stand to post a huge score on the board for the home side.

Watch: Excellent crowd catch video of Mitchell Marsh during AUS vs SA 3rd ODI goes viral

The 250-run opening stand put the 2023 ODI champions in a strong position. Head continued to nail the big shots one after another, without any fear of getting dismissed. The left-handed batter celebrated a fine century and ended his knock with 142 runs in just 103 balls at a strike rate of 137.86, with the help of 17 boundaries and five over boundaries.

Marsh, on the other hand, also clubbed the big shots around the park. He also reached his century in 105 balls, thanks to six boundaries and five sixes at a strike rate of over 90. Australia looked good to get past the 375-run mark, having already accumulated 264/1 in the first 36 overs of the first innings.

It was an important game for the Australian side, who were playing their first ODI game after the retirements of Steve Smith and Glenn Maxwell post the Champions Trophy 2025. They have a few puzzles to set before the upcoming ODI World Cup 2027 in South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia.