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He SA20 2025 clash between MY Cape Town and the Royal Pearl We witnessed an electrifying moment when Dinesh Karthik He turned back the years with a spectacular one-handed catch to say goodbye Azmatullah Omarzai.
Dinesh Karthik’s stunning catch sets the tone for Paarl Royals
The expulsion occurred on the first ball of Eastern Galiem‘s spell, as the player tilted one sharply toward the pads. Omarzai, trying to look with his leg, could only manage a deflection on the closed face of his bat. Karthik, stationed behind the stumps, reacted with lightning speed, diving completely to his right to catch the ball out of the air. Although the ball momentarily slipped out of his glove, Karthik’s quick reflexes ensured that he stayed safe on the rebound, completing an extraordinary dismissal.
Omarzai’s promising goal off 13 off 11 balls, including two precise boundaries, came to an abrupt end, leaving Cape Town City jubilant. The catch not only showcased Karthik’s athleticism but also provided MI Cape Town with an early lead, setting the tone for the rest of the match. It was a moment of pure brilliance that will be remembered as one of the highlights of the tournament.
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— Betway SA20 (@SA20_League) January 15, 2025
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Rassie van der Dussen presents MY Cape Town
In the ninth match of the SA20 2025 season between Cape Town City and Royals at Boland Park, Paarl, MI Cape Town posted a challenging 131/4 in 18 overs with two overs remaining. After electing to play, the Royals attacked early with Galiem dismissing Omarzai for 13 in the fourth over. Despite the initial setback, Rassie van der Dussen He kept the innings together with an unbeaten 67 and a good pace off 55 balls, hitting four boundaries and three sixes.
Reeza Hendricks contributed a consistent 30 off 27 balls, building a crucial 50-run partnership with Van der Dussen for the second wicket. However, timely advances by Mujeeb Ur Rahman and Joe Root restricted Cape Town’s acceleration in the middle. George Linde (10) and Dewald Brevis (8 off 4) failed to build on promising starts, with Brevis falling to a delivery from Mujeeb.
The Royals bowlers maintained discipline, with Dunith Wellalage delivering a stellar spell of just 17 runs in his four overs. Mujeeb Rahman emerged as the pick of the bowlers, taking 2 for 27. Despite the disciplined bowling, Cape Town City managed to build a solid platform, setting the stage for a thrilling chase under the lights.
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