SA20 2025 [WATCH]: Heinrich Klaasen takes an incredible flying catch to dismiss Joe Root for a golden duck
In match 18 SA20 2025 conflict between Durban Super Giants and Paarl Royals, Heinrich Klaasen showed his brilliance in keeping wickets for the drop Joe Root for the golden duck.
A brilliant reflex catch from Heinrich Klaasen sends Joe Root packing
On the fifth ball of the first over, Chris wakes up bowled a backward delivery that shaped late, luring Root into an uncertain shot. The England batsman, unable to resist the movement, brushed him sharply, but Klaasen’s lightning reflexes ensured the breakthrough. Placed slightly to the right, Klaasen executed an exceptional catch in front of his face, demonstrating outstanding hand-eye coordination and athleticism. The dismissal was crucial for the Super Giants, as Root’s early departure derailed Royals’ plans for a steady start in the chase. Woakes’ accuracy, combined with Klaasen’s sharp gloves, created the perfect opening. Klaasen’s effort not only lifted his team’s spirits but also set the tone for the Super Giants’ bowling dominance.
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Paarl Royals triumph over Durban’s Super Giants by 5 wickets
The Super Giants, after choosing to bat, scored a total of 142/7 in their 20 overs. The changes started strong, with Quinton de Kock (43 off 30 balls) i Matthew Breetzke (25 off 29 balls) forming a 50-run partnership in the Powerplay. However, the middle order faltered against disciplined bowling. Royals began their chase with an aggressive start despite losing Root for a duck in the first over. Rubin Hermann he played a brilliant knock of 44 off just 22 balls, hitting four boundaries and three sixes. Juan-dre Pretorius contributed with a quickfire 25 off 13 balls to keep Royals ahead in the Powerplay. Bjorn FortuinHis economical spell of 1/13 earned him the man of the match award.
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