Novak Djokovic left stunned after Richardson's incredible high catch dismisses Marcus Stoinis in BBL

The ball looked like it was heading towards the boundary, and the crowd held their breath, anticipating a potential six. However, much to Stoinis' disappointment and the dismay of the thousands watching, a brilliant catch was taken at the boundary, leading to his dismissal.

The camera quickly panned to Djokovic, who, clearly stunned by the moment, showed a look of disbelief that resonated with fans across the stadium and beyond. His reaction became a talking point in itself, and the video went viral on social media.

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To add to the confusion, a debate soon erupted over whether the ball had hit the roof of the stadium before being caught. There was no conclusive evidence in the video footage, but the incident sparked divided opinions on social media.

As the game progressed, the Renegades’ decision to bowl first after winning the toss seemed to be a stroke of genius. The Stars' batting lineup crumbled under pressure, losing wickets at regular intervals. By the 11th over, they were reeling at 75/7.

However, Glenn Maxwell produced a brilliant knock under pressure, smashing a stellar 90 off 52 deliveries to take the side's score to 165 in 20 overs.

Marvel Stadium, known for its retractable roof, has frequently been at the center of controversy in past matches, particularly when the roof interferes with play. This season, it had already seen incidents where a ball hitting the roof led to a dead-ball signal, further fueling the ongoing debate about the venue's quirks.

Djokovic, meanwhile, will aim at reclaiming the first Grand Slam of the year when he begins his Australian Open campaign on Monday against the Indian origin-US youngster, Nishesh Basavareddy.

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