AUS vs SA | Twitter reacts as Proteas call in 'Air Rassie' to send Marsh packing

11/16/2023

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Catches win matches is an age-old mantra in cricket, particularly in crucial games where they often sway the outcome. Rassie van der Dussen demonstrated this principle perfectly by turning into a fielding superman, taking a stunning catch in the covers to dismiss Mitchell Marsh on Wednesday.

In the chase of 213 runs, Australia's openers, David Warner and Travis Head, set a rapid pace in the initial phase of the powerplay, swiftly reaching 60 runs by the end of the 6th over. However, Aiden Markram made an immediate impact, claiming Warner's wicket on his first delivery, dismissing him comprehensively. It was then that the Proteas' fielder, van der Rassie, aimed to sustain the momentum for his team.

Rabada's fourth delivery of the 8th over was a good length ball outside the off-stump. Marsh, opting to play an attacking shot, drove the ball on the rise without concern for keeping it grounded. The shot was hit powerfully, sending the ball flying towards the right of the cover fielder. Van der Dussen, the cover fielder, dived and leaped into the air, managing to grasp the ball with both hands while being airborne. It was a stunning catch that could easily contend for the title of the tournament's best catch. Marsh, walking back to the pavilion without scoring, wore a wry smile, clearly in disbelief that his shot had been caught in such a spectacular manner.

Twitter was abuzz and utterly stunned by the superhuman-like catch, with a flood of appreciative messages pouring in for the fielder.

What a catch!

pic.twitter.com/2yF2rsFW33
— virat Sharma (@viratSharm69964) November 16, 2023

Excellent

Excellent catch from Rassie🇿🇦🔥#ProteaFire #SAvsAUS pic.twitter.com/PbIbbqPuRi
— Lukhs (@Lukhangele96) November 16, 2023

Stunner

Stunner. Air Rassie. ✈️ pic.twitter.com/bgOYmK1F8w
— Vinayakk (@vinayakkm) November 16, 2023

JhontY Rhodes

Dude!!!! That's a tribute to Jonty Rhodes!!! Rassie Van der Dussen!!! You cannot do that! #SAvsAUS
— Joe (@josephradhik) November 16, 2023

Superman

What a catch 👏

Is that a bird or a flight ? No it's Van ....Rassie Van Der Dussen#AUSvsSA pic.twitter.com/hhaIXnvbk3
— Abhi (@abhi_is_online) November 16, 2023

Magnificient

Magnificent catch by Rassie Van Der Dussen, Mitch Marshwent for duck.

GAME ON!!! #SAvsAUS pic.twitter.com/trLKtw1eY5
— Sara Tendulkar (@i_saratendulkar) November 16, 2023

Brilliant

Rassie you superman🔥🔥🔥 pic.twitter.com/Po3HiRDQJ6
— Mohammad Faizan Ismail🇵🇸 (@moemicky18) November 16, 2023

Superb

What a grab by Rassie!

Reflexes from outer space, which help Rabada remove Mitch Marsh for a duck.

This could get interesting.
— Behram Qazi 🇵🇰 🇨🇦 (@DeafMango) November 16, 2023

Unbelievable