Quinton de Kock’s brilliance in the field played a pivotal role in breaking the backbone of Joburg Super Kings‘ innings against Durban Super Giants, as he pulled off an outstanding one-handed catch to dismiss Jonny Bairstow in Match 8 of SA20 2025 on Tuesday (January 14).
Quinton de Kock’s one-handed grab ends Jonny Bairstow’s resistance
Facing Chris Woakes, Bairstow aimed to cut a wide, full delivery through the point region. The ball came off the bat with good pace, but just enough to create an edge. As the ball flew toward De Kock, stationed close behind the stumps, he reacted instinctively. With perfect timing and a quick shift of his weight, De Kock extended his right hand at the last possible moment. Despite the ball traveling with little pace, his outstretched hand snatched it out of the air with incredible control. The one-handed grab, executed with precision and alertness, left everyone in awe, as it halted Bairstow’s promising innings at 26 off 22 balls. This stunning catch not only showcased De Kock’s sharp reflexes and agility but also turned the momentum in the match, putting Super Kings in a challenging position at 120/5.
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Joburg Super Kings set the tone against Durban Super Giants in SA20 2025
In the game Super Kings delivered a dominant batting performance, posting a challenging total of 169/7 in their 20 overs. Captain Faf du Plessis fell early to a sharp delivery from Prenelan Subrayen, but Devon Conway (22) and Leus du Plooy (38) steadied the ship with a steady partnership. However, the middle order faced some turbulence as Woakes made crucial breakthroughs,
Despite a mini-collapse, Donovan Ferreira (26) provided some much-needed stability, while David Wiese’s brief cameo added crucial runs. Towards the death, Gerald Coetzee’s explosive 13 off just 3 balls highlighted the Super Kings’ intent to accelerate, ensuring they posted a defendable total. With 14 extras added to their tally, the Kings managed to keep up the momentum. The Super Giants now face a daunting task, needing 119 runs from 83 balls as they reached 50 runs for the loss of two wickets at the end of powerplay. Early breakthroughs from Imran Tahir and David Wiese have kept the pressure mounting, giving the Super Kings the upper hand in this crucial encounter.
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