Australian cricketer Erin Burns has been turning heads with her extraordinary fielding abilities, captivating the eye of every cricket fan. The all-rounder’s lightning-quick reflexes, pinpoint accuracy, and acrobatic catches have become the talk of the cricket world. Her remarkable ability to cover ground, execute precise throws, and take spectacular catches has sparked widespread admiration on social media platforms, with fans and fellow cricketers praising her athleticism and commitment.
WBBL 2023: Perth Scorchers vs Sydney Sixers
Erin Burns took an exceptional catch against the Perth Scorchers in the 2023 WBBL. From deep extra cover, she ran towards her right to cover and, while jumping, took a stunning catch of Amy Jones off Ellyse Perry’s bowling.
STOP IT, ERIN BURNS 🤯
That is insane. #WBBL09 pic.twitter.com/kgrhBmAkYL
— Weber Women’s Big Bash League (@WBBL) November 16, 2023
WBBL 2023: Perth Scorchers vs Sydney Sixers
In the 2023 WBBL, Burns made an amazing save on the boundary line, preventing a certain six. Off Ashleigh Gardner’s bowling, Alana King connected well, but Burns put in an extraordinary effort to deny a certain boundary, throwing her body on the line.
How did she do that?! 🤯
Erin Burns, that was awesome! #WBBL09 pic.twitter.com/GKYfqJmtGM
— Weber Women’s Big Bash League (@WBBL) October 31, 2023
WBBL 2020: Sydney Sixers vs Melbourne Renegades
Burns took another brilliant catch at the boundary line when, off Sarah Aley’s bowling, Lizelle Lee hit a powerful shot towards deep mid-wicket, and Burns took an absolute stunner.
Another twist!? Outstanding catch from Erin Burns and Lizelle Lee has to go after an incredible 79 #WBBL06 pic.twitter.com/xjbRUMNchG
— Weber Women’s Big Bash League (@WBBL) November 21, 2020
WBBL 2020: Sydney Sixers vs Sydney Thunder
In the 2020 WBBL season, Burns took a magnificent diving catch of Heather Knight off Sarah Aley’s bowling at long-off.
Erin Burns makes no mistake and Heather Knight is back in the sheds!
Watch the Sixers chase LIVE: https://t.co/pudYZOUdoC #WBBL06 pic.twitter.com/DcBdCvfqPV
— Weber Women’s Big Bash League (@WBBL) November 18, 2020
WBBL 2019: Sydney Sixers vs Adelaide Strikers
Burns took an extraordinary catch of Adelaide Strikers’ opener Suzie Bates off Stella Campbell’s bowling while fielding inside the 30-yard circle at point. Bates hit the ball powerfully, but Burns caught it with ease.
CATCH! 🔥 Erin Burns got horizontal at Hurtville today! #WBBL05 pic.twitter.com/Ddy8rLOQkx
— Weber Women’s Big Bash League (@WBBL) December 1, 2019
WBBL 2019: Sydney Sixers vs Hobart Hurricanes
Ashleigh Gardner dismissed Hobart Hurricanes captain Corinne Hall, with Burns contributing by taking an exceptional catch at deep mid-wicket.
This was some catch from Erin Burns! Could she be the best fielder in the competition? 🤔 #WBBL05 pic.twitter.com/WLBiKpRm1I
— Weber Women’s Big Bash League (@WBBL) November 21, 2019
WBBL 2017: Sydney Sixers vs Hobart Hurricanes
Burns took a sensational catch of Ellyse Perry on the boundary line while maintaining her balance, showcasing her flexibility and presence of mind.
It took a pretty special catch from Erin Burns to get rid of Ellyse Perry! #WBBL02 pic.twitter.com/EmzBbaVV6s
— Weber Women’s Big Bash League (@WBBL) January 13, 2017
WBBL Compilation:
Erin Burns has taken more than her fair share of screamers for the @SixersWBBL in the @WBBL 🤯 pic.twitter.com/dD8Voja1D2
— Australian Women’s Cricket Team 🏏 (@AusWomenCricket) June 24, 2020
Fairbreak 2023: Spirit vs Sapphires
While playing for the Sapphires in the Fairbreak tournament, Burns took a magical catch at covers inside the 30-yard circle. She caught Natthakan Chatham mid-air off Geetika Kodali’s bowling.
Erin Burns, YOU CAN’T DO THAT! 😮🔥
An absolute screamer from the Australia 🇦🇺 and Sapphires 💎 allrounder to send back Chantham 🇹🇭#FBI23 | @CricHeroes | #CricketTwitter pic.twitter.com/RJNMJTsjFF
— Fairbreak (@fairbreakglobal) April 7, 2023
Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy 2023: Vipers vs Sparks
Burns took a unique flying catch off her own bowling when Emily Windsor hit a powerful shot on a good-length ball. The speed of the ball was so fast that Erin didn’t get enough time to see it, yet she made the catch while in the air, making it look comfortable.
𝗧𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝘀𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗲, 𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹, 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗽𝗶𝗱𝗹𝘆 𝗴𝗼𝗼𝗱 😅
Can confirm Disco Inferno is being played in the press box here at Hove 🪩#SparksWillFly💥 pic.twitter.com/AhcCFPWfEn
— Central Sparks (@CentralSparks) May 10, 2023
WCPL 2024: Guyana Amazon Warriors vs Barbados Royals
Recently, in the 2024 WCPL, while playing for Guyana Amazon Warriors, Burns took a spectacular flying catch at point to dismiss Georgia Redmayne off Shabnim Ismail’s bowling.
It’s a bird 🦜
It’s a plane ✈️
No… it’s ERIN BURNS! 🤩 #WCPL24 #BRvGAW #CricketPlayedLouder #BiggestPartyInSport #Massy pic.twitter.com/63cqdTTGuZ— CPL T20 (@CPL) August 22, 2024