Classic catches: How does Jordan Silk's Big Bash screamer rate alongside the all-time greats?

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A one-handed screamer pulled off by Sydney Sixer Jordan Silk on Thursday night at the Gabba went a long way towards ensuring his side's thrilling four-run victory over the Heat.

Silk's effort helped prove the adage that catches win matches.

As we reach the peak of Australia's cricketing summer, look back at some of the most memorable grabs taken Down Under over the years.

John Dyson v West Indies - 1982

Sorry, this video has expired Video: Dyson snares legendary outfield catch (ABC News)

This catch by John Dyson against the West Indies continues to stand the test of time as one of cricket's greatest. Judging by the look on Dyson's face, not even he could believe he made the catch.

Steve Waugh v West Indies - 1989

Perhaps in a ground other than the MCG, Roger Harper's blast down the ground would have went for six ... but Steve Waugh raced back from mid-off to claim this classic in front of the fans on the boundary.

Paul Vautin - 1993

Paul "Fatty" Vautin took this catch, since dubbed the greatest fluke in cricket history, during the Allan Border Testimonial Match at the Gabba in 1993.

David Boon v England - 1994

David Boon leaps to his right to take a stunning catch at short leg to dismiss Devon Malcolm and give Shane Warne a hat-trick in front of his home crowd.

Adam Dale v NSW - 1997/98

Dubbed the catch of the century, Adam Dale etched his name into Australian cricketing folklore with this brilliant effort in a domestic ODI match at the Gabba.

Glenn McGrath v England - 2002

Glenn "Pigeon" McGrath takes flight to grab a top edge from England captain Michael Vaughan in this Ashes Test at the Adelaide Oval.

Tell us which catches you think should be on this list.

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