SA20 | Twitter astonished by Junior Dala’s impeccable acrobatics on the boundary grabbing screamer

01/30/2024

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The athleticism on the cricket field can result in some jaw-dropping moments, especially if it is a spectacular catch pulled off to push the bar beyond imagination. Pretoria Capitals Junior Dala showcased his splendid reflexes on at the boundary line grabbing an impossible catch at Durban.

‌Durban’s Super Giants were indeed in the driver's seat putting up a total of 174/9 in 20 overs. The Giants had a few hiccups with the opening pair of Matthew Bretzkee and Tony De Zorzi, but a superb partnership of 61 runs between Quinten de Kock and Bretzkee gave the DSG proper momentum to take things forward. The Giant's middle order looked relentless with some blazing partnerships between Heirich Klassen and Bretzkee, Keshav Maharaj and JJ Smuts. At the end of the 20 overs, the Giants looked promising with the score and aimed to defend 170 runs.

Pretoria Capitals openers Phil Salt and Will Jacks walked in with utmost determination to give the Capitals a solid start. Unfortunately, things did not go as planned, courtesy of a brilliant catch by South African youngster Junior Dala. In the first over bowled by Wiaan Mulder, Salt smacked the full-length delivery that swung away a bit as he got a thick edge to the deep backward point where Dala was positioned strategically. Dala leapt a bit for the grab and palmed it as he was close to the rope and managed to grab the screamer enthralling a packed Kingsmead. An astounded Pretoria side lauded the magnificent effort by Gala who is known for his splendid fielding.

The Twitterverse was dumbfounded by Dala’s catch and took to social media to laud the South African lad.

What a catch!

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— Glennmax (@maxglenn425) January 30, 2024

Absolute stunner

What a catch by Junior Dala! Absolute stunner.
— maddy (@224notout) January 30, 2024

His reflex

Junior Dala’s reflex 🥵🥵
— G7 (@Gautam_D7) January 30, 2024

Proper catch

Gunn fielder Junior Dala. He works so hard on his fielding and loves it. Proper catch on the boundary that.
— Philasande Sixaba (@psixaba) January 30, 2024

Well done

Well done Junior Dala. What a catch #SA20 #durbansupergiants
— Akiel Rugbeer (@ak05_) January 30, 2024

What a start

What a catch off the first ball of the innings! Junior Dala making even the fumble look easy #DSG
— joslyn walker (@joswalker) January 30, 2024

Using 100% of his brain

Junior Dala using 100% of his brain to take that catch. Jumed to palm the ball up which was flying for a six and then took the catch on the rebound inches inside the ropes. Poor luck, Phil Salt. #SA20
— Shubh Aggarwal (@shubh_chintak) January 30, 2024

Exceptional fielder

Junior Dala Is an exceptional fielder btw. Arguably the best fast Bowling fielder in the country.

And don't take on his arm you'll find yourself in big trouble.#CricketTwitter #SA20
— Lawrence Bailey ⚪ 🇿🇦 (@LawrenceBailey0) January 30, 2024

Good fielder

Junior Dala “good fielding” clips. Every single one of them is <10% on the difficulty scale and then he tried his best to mess that Salt one up😂😂😂
— Chef (@_chef5_) January 30, 2024

Exceptional fielder