Quinton de Kock‘s brilliance on the field played a pivotal role in breaking the backbone of Johannesburg Super Kings‘ sleeves against Durban Super Giantsas he pulled off an exceptional one-handed catch to dismiss Jonny Bairstow in Game 8 of SA20 2025 Tuesday (January 14).
Quinton de Kock’s one-handed catch ends Jonny Bairstow’s resistance
Facing Chris WoakesBairstow aimed to make a wide and comprehensive delivery across the region on time. The ball came off the stick with good pace, but just enough to create an advantage. As the ball raced towards De Kock, stationed just behind the stumps, he reacted instinctively. With perfect timing and a quick shift in his weight, De Kock stuck out his right hand at the last possible moment. Despite moving the ball at a slow pace, his outstretched hand snatched it out of the air with incredible control. The one-handed catch, 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 reversed the momentum of the match, putting the Super Kings in a difficult position at 120/5.
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– Betway SA20 (@SA20_League) January 14, 2025
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Joburg Super Kings set the tone against Durban Super Giants in SA20 2025
In the game, the 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 fast delivery of Prénelan Subrayenbut Devon Conway (22) and Leus du Plooy (38) steadied the ship through a stable partnership. However, the middle order faced turbulence as Woakes made crucial inroads,
Despite a mini-collapse, Donovan Ferreira (26) provided some much-needed stability, while David Wiese’His brief appearance added crucial races. Towards death, Gerald Coetzee‘s explosive 13 from just 3 balls highlighted the Super Kings’ intent to accelerate, ensuring they posted a defendable total. With 14 extras added to their total, the Kings managed to maintain their momentum. The Super Giants now face an uphill task, needing 119 runs from 83 balls as they reached 50 runs for the loss of two wickets at the end of the powerplay. The first breakthroughs of Imran Tahir And David Wiese kept the pressure mounting, giving the Super Kings the upper hand in this crucial encounter.
