The SA20 2025 collision between MI Cape Town and Pearl Royals I witnessed such an exciting moment Dinesh Karthik Rolled back the years with a spectacular one-handed catch Azmatullah Omarzai.
Dinesh Karthik’s stunning catch sets the tone for Paarl Royals
The dismissal came on the first ball East Galiem‘s spelling, bowler pads also like a sharp angle. Omarzai, who tried to look at his leg, could only manage to deflect from the closed face of his bat. Standing behind the stumps, Karthik reacted with lightning speed and stretched out full to the right to pluck the ball in the air. Although the ball slipped out of his glove momentarily, Karthik’s quick reflexes ensured he settled safely on the rebound to complete the extraordinary dismissal.
Omarzai’s 13 off 11 balls, including two crisp boundaries, came to an abrupt end, much to Cape Town’s delight. The catch not only showcased Karthik’s athleticism but also gave MI Cape Town an early lead and set the tone for the rest of the match. It was a moment of pure brilliance that will go down as one of the highlights of the tournament.
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Rassie van der Dussen anchors in MI Cape Town
In the ninth match of the SA20 2025 season between Cape Town and Royals at Boland Park, Paarl, MI Cape Town posted a tough score of 131/4 by 18 wickets. After electing to field, the Kings struck early as Ghaliem dismissed Omarzai for 13 in the fourth over. Despite early failure, Rassie van der Dussen well-paced, he held the innings together with an unbeaten 67 off 55 balls, hitting four boundaries and three sixes.
Reeza Hendricks chipped in with a steady 30 off 27 balls, building an important 50-run partnership with Van der Dussen for the second wicket. However, timely breakthroughs Mujib Ur Rahman and Joe Root He limited Cape Town’s acceleration in mid-passes. George Linde (10) and Devald Brewis (8 off 4) failed to take advantage of promising starts, Brevis fell to a delivery from Mujeeb.
Royals’ bowlers maintained discipline Dunith Wellalage He delivered a perfect spell for a total of 17 runs in his four overs. Mujeeb Rahman emerged as the pick of the bowlers, claiming 2 for 27. Despite disciplined bowling, Cape Town managed to build a solid platform, setting the stage for a thrilling chase under the lights.
