MI Cape Town displayed no mercy at the Wanderers, crafting a formidable opening partnership of 200 runs through bold and powerful hitting by Rassie van der Dussen and Ryan Rickelton. The visiting team surged past 250 in their allotted 20 overs, initially eyeing an even higher total given their potent batting lineup.
However, a flurry of quick wickets in the final five overs restricted the target to a more realistically attainable score. A noteworthy moment in the game occurred when skipper Faf du Plessis made an extraordinary catch to dismiss the explosive Dewald Brevis.
In the 17th over, Brevis attempted a powerful shot straight down the ground, but the ball caught the top part of his bat, soaring high into the Johannesburg sky. Despite du Plessis sprinting with his back to the pitch, it appeared the ball might land beyond mid-off in no man’s land.
Yet, as the ball descended a couple of yards in front of him, the 39-year-old skipper unexpectedly lunged forward, seemingly floating in thin air, to snatch the ball out of nowhere.
Hey @Betway_za, doesn't that @faf1307 catch deserve a share of the #Betway Catch 2 Million? 🤔#SA20 #WelcomeToIncredible #JSKvMICT pic.twitter.com/bVSd7TbHUx
— Betway SA20 (@SA20_League) January 13, 2024
Du Plessis, along with his teammates and the crowd, celebrated the remarkable effort, leaving Brevis astonished by the agility of the seasoned veteran. The Twitterati promptly showered praise on what is likely to be considered the catch of the season.