• By Manik Sharma
  • Sun, 14 Jan 2024 12:16 PM (IST)
  • Source:JND
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SA20: In a dazzling display of athleticism, Faf du Plessis of the Johannesburg Super Kings left onlookers in awe with a stunning catch during the SA20 match against MI Cape Town at Wanderers Stadium on Saturday, January 13.

The jaw-dropping moment unfolded when Dewald Brevis attempted a slog off Lizaad Williams' delivery, resulting in a mis-hit that sent the ball soaring over mid-off. Initially destined to land in no man's land, du Plessis defied expectations. With impressive agility, du Plessis sprinted back, fully lunging to snatch the ball with one hand like a magician.

Despite du Plessis's brilliance, MI Cape Town dominated the game, posting a total of 243 runs after opting to bat first. Openers Rassie van der Dussen (104) and Ryan Rickleton (98) spearheaded their innings with a commanding opening partnership, contributing 200 runs. Brevis, aiming to continue the onslaught, saw his innings cut short at just 5 runs due to du Plessis's exceptional catch.

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Towards the end of their innings, Liam Livingstone (12) and Kieron Pollard (9*) contributed powerful shots, propelling Cape Town to a commanding total. Johannesburg Super Kings' bowlers faced a challenging task, with Nandre Burger claiming two wickets.

In reply, the Super Kings faced a shaky start in their chase, losing Reeza Hendricks early in a run-out mix-up involving du Plessis. Wickets kept falling for Super Kings, including du Plessis’, who departed after contributing just five runs.

Despite efforts from Leus Du Plooy and Romario Shephard, who scored 48 and 34 runs respectively, MI Cape Town secured a convincing victory by 98 runs.

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George Linde and Olly Stone stood out as the pick of the bowlers, each claiming two wickets with an economy rate of less than seven. Currently, MI Cape Town holds the second position on the points table while Johannesburg Super Kings are at the fifth spot.