5 top one-handed catches in international cricket since the turn of the century

Australia's Smith taking a one-handed catch
Australia's Smith taking a one-handed catch

#2 Paul Collingwood vs Australia

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Arguably one the greatest English fielders of all time, Paul Collingwood has numerous dismissals of varying types that could fill the entire list.

But this one-handed catch against rivals Australia is an absolute peach. With Andrew Flintoff bowling a rather short wide ball to Matthew Hayden, it is cut away by the Aussie opener fiercely towards the fielder at point.

The player positioned there was Paul Collingwood who flung himself towards his left, yet grabbed the ball with his outstretched right hand, pulling off the most incredible catch.

Collingwood surprised by what he had pulled off, threw the ball away in excitement, knowing he had done something special.

The ball was cracked away by Hayden who could not have expected anyone to pick that out of the air, due to the sheer force at which the ball was struck.

But Paul Collingwood with that catch is number two on the list.

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