An intense moment occurred in the 47th over of Australia's innings in the third ODI against South Africa at Mackay when Cameron Green, who was on 84, hit Wiaan Mulder down the long-on field. Dewald Brevis, who was at the boundary, made an incredible catch but was pushed over the boundary. Trying to salvage the dismissal, Brevis threw the ball onto the field, jumped outside the boundary again, and deflected it back onto the ground. South Africa thought he had pulled off a legal boundary save. But the umpires gave six runs to Green. Pursuant to the revised ICC and MCC playing conditions, a fielder who initially touches the ball within the field is restricted from touching it more than once while in flight outside the boundary rope. To attempt it a second time, the player must make a return landing within the field of play before resuming contact with the ball. As Brevis contacted the ball several times beyond the rope without positioning himself within the field, the action was invalid, and Green's shot was a six. Read also: Rajeev Shukla reveals culprit behind boos against Hardik Pandya Watch here: pic.twitter.com/xpBpYcS3dR — Why_Benstokes (@benstokes94425) August 24, 2025 The law was enacted following a contentious incident in the 2023 Big Bash League, when Brisbane Heat player Michael Neser picked up a juggling attempt beyond the rope and took a catch. The dismissal was awarded at the time, but it raised controversies surrounding the spirit of the game. To make boundary-catching situations more straightforward, the ICC amended its laws, which took effect from 2024. The decision had a direct consequence on the game. Rather than being sent packing in the 80s, Green survived and went on to thrash his first ODI century in 47 balls, the second-quickest by an Aussie. His 118* took Australia to 431/2, aided by a century from Travis Head and Mitchell Marsh as well. In response, the Proteas were bundled out for only 155. Interestingly, it was South Africa's worst ODI loss by 276 runs, although they won the series 2-1.