South Africa’s young sensation grabbed the headlines in Dewald Brevis Odi series opener against India With a one-handed catch in Ranchi on Sunday.
Dewald Brevis, Ranchi crowd to catch an unreal hand to deny Ruturaj Gaikwad
Set on point 23, the 22-year-old left the entire Jonty Stadium, going all Jonty Rhodes-Esque-Esque.
Dismissal came out of the sailor Ottniel BaartmanA chipped drive from Gaikwad – after Bitye opened Rohit Sharma’s Gritty on par 4 on 57, raced past the finish line to stretch the final point horizontally to clear his clean arm when the BRevis launched an acrobatic dive.
Here is the video:
– pat (@starlord_208) 30 November 2025
It made Virat Kohli’s reaction all the more dramatic as the Indian star stood at the non-striker’s tip and with a stunning smile, instantly applauding the caught.
Virat Kohli’s shocked reaction underscores the magnitude of the moment
Replays showed BREVI brushing the ball as the South Africans erupted in celebration. Kohli shook his head in disbelief – a rare display from one of the game’s greats – before accepting the brilliance with applause.
Dewald brevis ðŸ˜ðŸ˜ pic.twitter.com/nedlgqhycz
– Prakash (@Definitelnot05) 30 November 2025
The wicket came to a critical juncture. India, set up from a century to a century, between Rohit and Kohli, will reach 150/2 from early pressure. But Gaikwad’s departure was a mini-slide, with India soon slipping to 214/4 to return to a ranch pitch that offered South Africa some seaming action on a ranch pitch.
Fans compare Brewers to Jony Rhodes and Ab de Villiers after his viral catch
It didn’t take long for brevis’ efforts to blast fans, along with fans, on social media “A bird or a plane?” for clear air performance. From Jonty Rhodes’ legendary point to Ab de Villiers’ gravity-defying dives, comparisons have been made to one of the most memorable catches in recent matches.
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Oh my, Dewald BRevis! 👀
This diving catch at backward point by Dewald BRevis is straight out of the disgraceful rhodos playbook to dismiss Ruturaj Gaikwad! #Indvsa pic.twitter.com/d4vutwokxr
– Soundary Bro (@soundarybro) 30 November 2025
Crazy stuff from Dewald Brevis. 🤯 pic.twitter.com/l3hrso8dzj
– Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) 30 November 2025
Virat Kohli’s reaction says it all!
Ruturaj Gaikwad’s offense was not normal, it was extra ordinary by Dewald Brevis. pic.twitter.com/kbfyes7naz
– Abhay Singh (@abhaysingh_13) 30 November 2025
A year ago, South Africa captain Brevis was long praised for his electric batsman. Regular captain Temba Bavuma was entrusted with key fielding positions by Bavuma Bavuma and delivered magnificently.
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