NZ vs SA 5th T20I: Nick Kelly takes a spectacular one-handed diving catch! Video goes viral: It is a rare occurrence to watch a New Zealand match and not witness some spectacular fielding. On Wednesday, in the 5th T20 match, South Africa defeated the Kiwi team by 33 runs to clinch the five-match series 3-1. Played between two of the world's most agile teams, this match offered a magnificent display of fielding prowess.
A Running, One-Handed Catch—
In the first innings, Nick Kelly pulled off a magnificent one-handed catch to dismiss South African batsman Rubin Hermann. Hermann scored 39 runs off 31 balls; his innings included four fours and a six. Ben Sears bowled the 16th over of the match, and on the very first delivery of the over, Hermann was caught out at mid-on.
Kelly sprinted rapidly from the cover position and took a spectacular one-handed catch, sending Harman back to the pavilion. Following this, the fans' joy knew no bounds. The entire stadium reverberated with thunderous applause. The video of this catch is going viral rapidly.
Match Report:
Speaking of the match, thanks to South Africa's disciplined bowling, the team led by Keshav Maharaj won the fifth and final T20 match by 33 runs. South Africa clinched the series 3-2. Batting first, South Africa posted a challenging total of 187 runs for the loss of 4 wickets in 20 overs.
Connor Esterhuizen played another magnificent innings, scoring 75 runs off 33 balls. During this innings, he struck 5 fours and 6 sixes. For South Africa, Ottniel Baartman, Wiaan Mulder, and Gerald Coetzee claimed two wickets each. For New Zealand, Bevan Jacobs was the top scorer with 36 runs. Captain James Neesham contributed 24 runs off 24 balls, while wicketkeeper Dane Cleaver scored 22 runs.
