AB de Villiers and Sarel Enwee combined for a jaw-dropping fielding effort in the World Championship of Legends (WCL) 2025 match between South Africa Champions and India Champions. The unforgettable moment occurred during the eighth over of India’s innings, when Yusuf Pathan attempted an aggressive lofted shot off Imran Tahir, hoping to break free from the mounting pressure.
AB de Villiers, stationed near the boundary, sprinted full tilt to his right and executed a stunning airborne catch. However, realizing that his momentum would take him over the ropes, De Villiers showed immense awareness and athleticism, tossing the ball mid-air to Sarel Enwee just before crossing the boundary. Enwee, alert and well-positioned, completed the relay catch with brilliant reflexes, drawing cheers from the crowd and teammates alike.
This spectacular effort sent Yusuf Pathan back to the pavilion and left the India Champions reeling at 44/5 in just 7.1 overs. The dismissal not only highlighted South Africa’s sharp fielding but also shifted the momentum heavily in their favor. Moments after the dramatic catch, rain halted play, adding more uncertainty to an already tense contest.
Earlier in the match, the South Africa Champions posted an imposing total of 208/6 in their 20 overs. The innings was anchored by a captain’s knock from AB de Villiers, who once again proved why he’s considered one of the game’s greats. Entering the crease at a precarious 118/5, De Villiers steadied the innings and then unleashed a flurry of big hits.
𝐏𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐀𝐁 𝐝𝐞 𝐕𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 📑✍️
— FanCode (@FanCode) July 22, 2025
Even after four years away from the game, he's making the impossible look easy 😮💨#WCL2025 #ABD pic.twitter.com/ixmXJ6YBSK
He remained unbeaten on 63 off just 30 balls, smashing four sixes and combining for a crucial 71-run stand with JJ Smuts. Smuts played the perfect supporting role with a quickfire 30 off 17 deliveries, ensuring that South Africa ended their innings on a high. The team’s strong finish and exceptional fielding display put them firmly in control before the rain interruption.