• Romario Shepherd plucked a jaw-dropping catch during the Durban Super Giants vs Joburg Super Kings clash in SA20 2024.

  • All fans, experts and players were left stunned after Shepherd's sensational fielding effort.

SA20 [WATCH]: Romario Shepherd’s one-handed stunner during DSG vs JSK clash leaves everyone shell-shocked
Romario Shepherd takes a one-handed stunner off Nandre Burger's delivery (Image Source: Twitter)

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In a gripping encounter at Kingsmead, the Durban Super Giants secured a thrilling victory against the Joburg Super Kings in the 7th match of the SA20 2024 tournament. While Heinrich Klaasen‘s explosive innings played a pivotal role in the Giants’ success, it was Romario Shepherd‘s astonishing one-handed catch off Nandre Burger‘s delivery that left everyone in awe.

Durban Super Giants innings

Opting to bat first, the Durban Super Giants set a challenging target of 146 runs for the Joburg Super Kings. Klaasen’s standout performance, scoring 64 runs off 41 deliveries, laid the foundation for the Giants’ innings. Despite Klaasen’s heroics, Lizaad Williams‘ four-wicket haul restricted the Giants to 145/8. However, it was Shepherd’s extraordinary catch that became the highlight of the innings.

Romario Shepherd’s jaw-dropping catch

In the fourth over, Burger delivered a short-pitched ball to Super Giants’ batter  Matthew Breetzke, who attempted an audacious whip-flick on one leg. Shepherd, showcasing exceptional athleticism, leaped high and plucked the ball with one hand, leaving both the batter and the bowler shell-shocked. The replay revealed the incredible height Shepherd reached and the sheer difficulty of the catch, making it a jaw-dropping moment that will be remembered throughout the tournament.

Here’s the video:

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Joburg Super Kings innings

Chasing 146 for victory, the Joburg Super Kings struggled against a disciplined bowling attack from the Durban Super Giants. Reeza Hendricks showed resilience with a knock of 38 runs off 32 balls, but the wickets fell at regular intervals. Reece Topley‘s three-wicket haul, along with contributions from JJ Smuts and Keshav Maharaj, ensured the Super Kings fell short of the target, finishing at 108/9 in their 20 overs.

Durban Super Giants emerge victorious

The Durban Super Giants exhibited a collective effort, both with the bat and ball, securing a convincing victory by 37 runs. The win propels them up the SA20 2024 tournament standings, while the Joburg Super Kings will regroup and aim to bounce back in their upcoming fixtures.

Klaasen’s explosive innings turned the tide in favour of the Durban Super Giants, earning him the well-deserved Player of the Match award. His performance showcased the depth of talent within the Giants’ squad, contributing to their success in the early stages of the tournament..

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