He SA20 2025 meeting between MY Cape Town and Royal Pearl at Newlands generated high-octane action, but one moment that stood out was Eastern GaliemThe crucial dismissal of Rassie van der Dussenfollowed by a unique celebration.
Dayyaan Galiem dismisses Rassie van der Dussen
In a tense situation, Galiem showed his bowling skills to break the Paarl Royals’ momentum. Throwing a slower, shorter delivery prompted Van der Dussen to attempt a big shot for offside. However, Van der Dussen ended up dragging the ball towards his stumps with a thick bottom edge. The dismissal of the in-form batsman, who had scored a well-made 43 off 33 balls, was a crucial moment in the match.
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Galiem’s unique celebration steals the show
What followed the firing was as captivating as the delivery itself. Galiem’s celebration coincided perfectly with Cape Town’s cold weather. The all-rounder struck a fun ice-inspired pose, adding style and personality to his performance. Fans in the stands and viewers at home were quick to applaud his unique gesture, which added an extra layer of entertainment to the contest.
Here is the video:
Dayyaan Galiem brings out a cold celebration 🥶#BetwaySA20 #MICTvPR #WelcomeAmazing pic.twitter.com/LXA1v6tlyA
— Betway SA20 (@SA20_League) January 13, 2025
MI Cape Town posts competitive total
Batting first, MI Cape Town posted a challenging total of 172/7 in their 20 overs. Reeza Hendricks He led the charge with a sublime 59 off 37 balls, including 8 fours and a six. He was supported by Van der Dussen, who scored 43 off 33 balls with 3 fours and 2 sixes before falling to Galiem.