TSK Vs MINY, MLC 2025: Faf Du Plessis Takes Stunning One-Handed Catch – Watch

Faf du Plessis rolled back the years with a moment of sheer brilliance during Texas Super Kings’ three-run win against MI New York in Major League Cricket (MLC) 2025 on Saturday, 14 June. The 40-year-old South African veteran stunned a packed Oakland Coliseum with a one-handed diving catch to dismiss Michael Bracewell, turning the tide towards his team in the nail-biting contest.

The moment of magic came in the 14th over of MI New York’s chase of 186. Kiwi batter Michael Bracewell looked settled at 38 off 21 balls and, looking to accelerate his innings, tried to clear the infield off Adam Milne. The short length delivery was punched hard towards mid-off, but was stunningly snatched mid-air by du Plessis.

The Texas Super Kings skipper leapt full-stretch to his right, stuck out his right hand and plucked the ball inches above the turf, to complete one of the finest catches in franchise cricket.

Faf Du Plessis Catch Turns TSK Vs MINY Contest

The catch was extremely important in the context of the clash as well. Until that moment, MI New York had clawed back into the contest after a top-order collapse left them 24/3 in six overs. Bracewell and Monank Patel (62 off 44) had revived the innings with a 95-run stand that took them to 119/3 by the end of the 13th.

Instead of the pair leading MINY to victory, du Plessis’ heroics broke the partnership and their momentum. Bracewell was looking dangerous, having scored three boundaries and two maximums, putting the Super Kings bowlers under pressure.

However, his departure turned the tide of the match. Kieron Pollard (32 off 16) tried to muscle his team over the line, but he was dismissed in bizarre fashion, and New York finished at 182/8, just three runs short of the target.