Veteran South African cricketer Faf du Plessis took a one-handed stunner in the Major League Cricket (MLC) game between the MI New York and Texas Super Kings in Oakland. In a video surfaced on social media, the 40-year-old flung himself to his right to take the catch as the crowd went wild.
The dismissal occurred in the 14th over of the innings as New Zealand all-rounder Michael Bracewell crashed one through the off-side off the bowling of Adam Milne. Du Plessis plucked the ball out of thin air wide of mid-off and broke a crucial 97-run partnership between Bracewell and Monank Patel.
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Texas Super Kings beat MI New York by 3 runs in a thrilling encounter
Meanwhile, the Super Kings had overcome the might of MI New York in a thrilling encounter in Oakland. For the Super Kings, Calvin Savage and Devon Conway made 53 and 65 runs, respectively to propel their side to a competitive total of 185/6 in 20 overs.
When MI New York's run-chase started, openers Agni Chopra and Quinton de Kock perished cheaply for single-figure scores. Monank Patel top-scored for their side with a 44-ball 62, while Bracewell (38) and Kieron Pollard (32) chipped in with crucial contributions of their own.
It all came down to nine needing off the final over and Daryl Mitchell bowled an outstanding six balls to fashion a three-run win for the Super Kings.
