In a stunning display of bowling prowess, Kagiso Rabada produced an outstanding delivery to dismiss Jonny Bairstow during the fourth game in SA20 2025 on Saturday, January 11. The match held at the Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg showcased Rabada’s exceptional skill as he outplayed the England star with a perfectly executed leg knife.
A moment of magic from Kagiso Rabada
It all happened in the 12th over of Joburg Super Kings’ innings. Rabada bowled a brilliant leg knife which landed perfectly and bit sharply, leaving Bairstow in all sorts of trouble. The batsman was level as the ball deflected just enough to beat his defense and into the stumps.
Rabada’s delivery was a masterpiece – quick, deceptive and unworkable. Bairstow, who was on 14 off 14 balls with one four and a six, was undone by the sheer quality of the delivery.
After the dismissal, Rabada celebrated with his signature ferocity, raising his fists in the air as he accepted a standing ovation from the crowd.
Here is the video:
𝐃𝐄𝐂𝐄𝐈𝐕𝐄𝐃 😵💫
Kagiso Rabada delivers an absolute gem of a delivery to remove Bairstow#BetwaySA20 #JSKvMICT #WelcomeToIncredible pic.twitter.com/cxCoD37fe0
— Betway SA20 (@SA20_League) January 11, 2025
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Joburg Super Kings won by 6 runs (DLS method)
Talking about the match result, Joburg Super Kings registered a thrilling six-run win over MI Cape Town via the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) method in a rain-soaked encounter. The match was repeatedly interrupted due to rain, which eventually reduced MI Cape Town’s chase to 136 runs in 19 overs. However, persistent showers halted play at 82/3 after 11.3 overs, putting JSK ahead by six times in DLS calculations and ensure their victory.
Leus du Plooy (24*) and Wihan Lubbe (0*) were on the attack when the game was stopped. Earlier, captain Faf du Plessis laid a solid foundation with a 23-ball 30-run dismissal before being brilliantly caught by Dewald Brevis.
Rabada impressed for MI Cape Town, taking 2/10 in a fiery spell of 2.3 overs.
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