On July 18, at the Grand Prairie Stadium in Dallas, the Texas Super Kings emerged victorious by 17 runs in a thrilling MLC 2023 encounter against MI New York. The TSK versus MINY game featured a remarkable moment when Faf du Plessis astounded cricket fans with his exceptional athleticism, taking an absolute blinder to dismiss Tim David.
In the fiercely contested match between the two teams, Tim David appeared to be on the verge of turning the tide in favor of MI New York. Nevertheless, the Texas Super Kings’ skipper intervened with a breathtaking catch, ensuring they retained control over the pivotal game.
After the dismissal of Nicholas Pooran in the 13th over, Tim David came in to bat for MI New York. The team was at a score of 83-3, relying on him to score crucial runs against the formidable bowling lineup of the Texas Super Kings.
Initially, the explosive batsman played with caution but soon unleashed his shots, taking the game down to the wire. As the final over commenced, MI New York required 21 runs, and Tim David had the support of Rashid Khan at the other end.
Facing the left-arm pacer, Daniel Sams, for the 20th over, the pressure was mounting. The first delivery was a slow fuller ball outside the off-stump. Tim David chose his moment and lofted the ball towards the long-on region in a bid to find a boundary that could turn the game in his team’s favor.
The ball appeared destined to find open space but Texas Super Kings’ skipper, Faf du Plessis, showed remarkable speed and agility, covering the ground swiftly. He lunged forward and tumbled on the turf, securing a sensational catch to dismiss the dangerous Tim David.
FAF TAKES A BLINDER! đź«Ł
— Major League Cricket (@MLCricket) July 18, 2023
Is that the game? pic.twitter.com/oPn4m2fo7x
The video of Faf du Plessis’ extraordinary catch was shared by Major League Cricket, who captioned it with excitement, “FAF TAKES A BLINDER! Is that the game?”