Durban’s Super Giants got off to a strong start in a crucial match against Pretoria Capitals, thanks to opener Matthew Breetzkee’s aggressive batting, scoring 71/1 by the end of the powerplay.
Despite Adil Rashid taking Quinton de Kock’s wicket, Heinrich Klassen joined Breetzke in a display of powerful hitting, including a massive six that narrowly missed the cameraman and his equipment.
In the 13th over, captain Wayne Parnell entrusted Rashid to target Klassen’s wicket, expecting some turn after the 10th over.
However, things took an unexpected turn as Klassen struck a colossal six with impeccable timing. The ball landed perilously close to the videographer’s camera, positioned meters away from long-off. Swiftly, the camera operator moved out of harm’s way, narrowly avoiding being hit by the speeding kookaburra.
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Fortunately, he returned to his position unscathed, gesturing about the potential consequences had the ball struck the camera, emphasizing the high cost of the equipment.