WATCH: Dayyaan Galiem’s unique celebration after Rassie van der Dussen’s dismissal in SA20 2025
The SA20 2025 meeting between MI Cape Town and Paarl Royals provided high-octane action at Newlands, but one moment that stood out was Dayyaan Galiem‘s key dismissal from Rassie van der Dussenfollowed by a unique celebration.
Dayyaan Galiem removes Rassie van der Dussen
In a tense situation, Galiem showed his bowling skills to break the momentum of Paarl Royals. Bowling a slower, short delivery outside off, he enticed Van der Dussen to go for a big shot through the offside. However, Van der Dussen ended up pulling the ball onto his stumps with a thick edge. The dismissal of the in-form batsman, who scored 43 off 33 balls, was a crucial moment in the match.
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Galiem’s unique celebration attracts attention
What followed the cancellation was as stunning as the delivery itself. Galiem’s celebration fit perfectly with the chilly weather in Cape Town. The all-rounder struck a playful ice-inspired pose, adding flair and personality to his performance. Fans in the stands and viewers at home were quick to applaud his unique gesture, which added an extra level of entertainment to the contest.
Here is the video:
Dayyaan Galiem brings a cool celebration 🥶#BetwaySA20 #MICTvPR #WelcomeToIncredible pic.twitter.com/LXA1v6tlyA
— Betway SA20 (@SA20_League) January 13, 2025
MI Cape Town posts a competitive total
Batting first, MI Cape Town posted a challenging total of 172/7 in their 20 overs. Reeza Hendricks led the charge with an excellent 59 off 37 balls, including 8 fours and a six. He was supported by Van der Dussen, who scored 43 off 33 balls with 3 fours and 2 sixes before falling to Galiem.