WATCH: ‘Superman-Esque’ Donovan Ferreira sacks Senuran Muthusamy in SA20 2025
In an exciting moment during the 10th game SA20 2025 tournament in between Joburg Super Kings and Pretoria Capitals, Donovan Ferreira held a field masterclass with a breathtaking “Superman-esque” catch.
Donovan Ferreira’s stunning catch in SA20 2025
With Pretoria reeling at 131/8 in the 20th over, Senuran Muthusamy looked to counter-attack by launching a length delivery from Hardus Viljoen straight down the ground. The shot seemed destined to send the player out of bounds, with enough height and power to evade any attempt. However, Donovan Ferreira had other plans. In a moment of pure brilliance, Ferreira predicted the trajectory, turned sharply and made a remarkable dive, reaching up in the air to grab the ball with precision. This exceptional display of athleticism not only dismissed Muthusamy for 8 but also highlighted the crucial role of sharp fielding in T20 cricket. Ferreira’s moment of brilliance left fans and commentators in awe, highlighting the impact of a game-changing effort in close contests.
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Rain breaks as Pretoria Capitals post 138/8 against Joburg Super Kings
Game 10 at The Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg was a rich first innings After opting to bat, the Capitals faced early setbacks with Rahmanullah Gurbaz dismissed for a duck and Will Jacks falls for 15, reducing them to 48/2 inside six overs. Kyle Verreynne he anchored the innings with a well-crafted 39 off 31 balls, but his dismissal just before half-time saw the middle-order collapse.
Rilee Rossouw, Liam Livingstone and Marques Ackerman struggled against disciplined bowling led by s Moeen Aliwho took 2/21 in his four overs. Ferreira’s all-round brilliance shone through as he dismissed Gurbaz and Neesham, while also taking a spectacular effort to remove Muthusamy in the penultimate over. James NeeshamA quickfire 30 off 21 provided the late surge, helping the Capitals reach a modest total of 138/8. Including the Super Kings bowlers Imran Tahir (1/17) i Evan Jones (1/3), took advantage of the conditions effectively, keeping the scoring rate under control throughout. As the rain continues to linger, the Super Kings will be eyeing a controlled chase to secure the momentum of their campaign.