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Quinton de KockBrilliance on the field played a pivotal role in breaking the backbone of Johannesburg Super Kings‘entries against Durban Supergiantswhen he made an excellent 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 wakes upBairstow intended to cut a wide and complete delivery through the point region. The ball came off the bat with good pace, but enough to create an advantage. When the ball flew towards De Kock, who was near the stumps, he reacted instinctively. With perfect timing and a quick shift of weight, De Kock extended his right hand at the last possible moment. Even though the ball was traveling at a slow pace, his outstretched hand caught it in the air with incredible control. The one-handed catch, executed with precision and focus, left everyone in awe as it stopped Bairstow’s promising innings at 26 off 22 balls. This impressive catch not only showcased De Kock’s sharp reflexes and agility, but also changed the momentum of the match, putting Super Kings in a challenging position at 120/5.
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Quinton de Kock makes it look so easy 😎 #BetwaySA20 #DSGvJSK #WelcomeAmazing pic.twitter.com/MQsolDA1J5
— 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, Super Kings put in a dominant batting performance, posting a challenging total of 169/7 in their 20 overs. Captain Faf du Plessis fell early before a strong delivery of Prenelan Underlinebut Devon Conway (22) and leus the thief (38) steadied the ship with stable collaboration. However, the middle order faced some turbulence as Woakes made crucial strides,
Despite a mini collapse, Donovan Ferreira (26) provided some much-needed stability, while David WieseThe brief cameo added crucial runs. Towards death, Geraldine CoetzeeThe explosive 13 off just 3 balls highlighted the Super Kings’ intention to accelerate, ensuring they posted a defendable total. With 14 extras added to their tally, the Kings managed to keep the momentum going. The Super Giants now face a daunting task, needing 119 runs off 83 balls as they reached 50 runs for the loss of two wickets at the end of the powerplay. The first advances of Imran Tahir and David Wiese have kept the pressure mounting, giving the Super Kings the advantage in this crucial encounter.
