The 4th match of the Major Cricket League (MLC) 2023 witnessed a thrilling display of skill and athleticism as Quinton de Kock, the wicketkeeper for the Seattle Orcas, plucked an incredible one-handed catch to dismiss Carmi le Roux of the San Francisco Unicorns.
The match, held at the Grand Prairie Stadium in Dallas on Sunday, showcased Seattle’s dominance as they triumphed over the Unicorns by 35 runs. In a pivotal moment of the game, the last ball of the 18th over was delivered by Cameron Gannon, who had already claimed four wickets in the match.
Gannon bowled a back-of-a-length delivery that swung away, inducing a thick outside edge from Carmi le Roux‘s bat. The ball flew behind the stumps, seemingly out of reach for most fielders. However, displaying remarkable agility and reflexes, Quinton de Kock dived to his right, extending his arm to clutch the ball in a stunning one-handed catch that left spectators in awe.
Here is the video:
WHAT. A. TAKE!
QDK takes his THIRD CATCH 🧤of the over with this absolute SCREAMER to end the game!😱 pic.twitter.com/x8iDCcE8Od
— Major League Cricket (@MLCricket) July 16, 2023
Speaking about the game, Seattle Orcas set a formidable target after choosing to bat first, posting an impressive total of 177/4 in their allotted 20 overs. Heinrich Klaasen emerged as the standout performer with the bat, smashing a brilliant half-century, scoring 53 runs off just 31 deliveries, including four boundaries and three sixes. Shehan Jayasuriya (33 off 27) and Shimron Hetmyer (36 off 30) also contributed significantly to Seattle’s formidable total.
In response, the San Francisco Unicorns faltered, getting bowled out for a mere 142 runs in just 17.5 overs. Shadab Khan was the highest scorer for the Unicorns, managing 37 runs. However, it was Gannon who proved to be the thorn in the Unicorns’ side, claiming an impressive 4-wicket haul for a mere 23 runs in his allotted 3.5 overs.
