In the high-stakes clash between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Chennai Super Kings at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Faf du Plessis has been a standout performer, leading RCB with remarkable poise and skill.
Earlier in the match, the former South African captain scored an impressive fifty, setting a strong foundation for his team. His leadership shone through once again with a sensational catch that dismissed Mitchell Santner, putting RCB in a commanding position. On the last ball of the 15th over, Mohammed Siraj delivered a low full toss outside off stump. Santner attempted to loft it over mid-off, but du Plessis had other plans.
Initially, it seemed the ball would fly over his head, but du Plessis, known as one of the world’s best fielders, timed his jump perfectly. He caught the ball with one hand while airborne, snatching it from behind him in a breathtaking display of athleticism.
Earlier, du Plessis had top-scored for RCB with 54 runs, providing a solid start in this must-win encounter. Contributions from Virat Kohli (47), Rajat Patidar (41), and an unbeaten 38 from Cameron Green bolstered RCB’s total to a formidable 218/5.
In response, CSK’s chase got off to a rocky start as their skipper, Ruturaj Gaikwad, fell for a golden duck. His partner, Rachin Ravindra, played a sharp innings of 61 runs off 37 balls but was run out due to a mix-up with Shivam Dube. Ravindra Jadeja’s unbeaten 42 off 22 balls brought CSK close, but they couldn’t seal the victory. With 11 runs needed from the final five balls, the game slipped from CSK’s grasp.
RCB had a dismal start to their season, winning only one of their first eight matches. However, under the leadership of Faf du Plessis, they staged an incredible comeback, winning six consecutive games to secure a spot in the playoffs.
Fans on Twitter reacted to this catch of du Plessis. Everyone was shocked to see the catch and reacted amazingly.
