PAK-W vs SA-W | Twitter stunned as Seshnie Naidu's one-handed magic sends Muneeba Ali back to the hut

ByDebayan Sinha, SportsCafe Editor

Last Monday at 10:08 PM

‌Making a debut for one's country often brings nerves, but some players rise above the pressure to deliver exceptional performances. This was the case in the first T20I between Pakistan and South Africa in Multan, where debutant Seshnie Naidu pulled off a brilliant catch to dismiss Muneeba Ali.

South Africa had a steady outing with the bat after being put in to bat first at Multan. The Proteas women built their innings around Tazmin Brits' half-century, which helped them post a competitive total of 132/3 in their allotted 20 overs. In reply, Pakistan stumbled early, losing both Gull Feroza and Sidra Ameen within the powerplay. At 10/2 after four overs, Pakistan found themselves in deep trouble, with Muneeba Ali and Nida Dar at the crease. The situation worsened when Muneeba Ali was dismissed, thanks to a stunning catch by debutant Seshnie Naidu.

On the final ball of the fifth over, Tumi Sekhukhune bowled a fuller delivery aimed down the leg side. Muneeba Ali attempted to flick it off her pads towards short fine leg, where Naidu was positioned. Reacting swiftly, Naidu tracked the ball’s trajectory and executed a full-stretch dive to her right, snatching the ball in her outstretched palm. Elated by her incredible grab, Naidu’s joy was momentarily tempered as the on-field umpire referred the catch to the third umpire for confirmation. After a brief review, the decision was upheld, and Muneeba was given out. Naidu’s remarkable effort on her debut sparked excitement on social media, with fans praising her commitment and athleticism.

What a catch!

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— Gill Bill (@bill_gill76078) September 16, 2024

Brilliant take!

Seshnie Naidu!!!

A blinder of a catch on debut 🔥🔥🔥#PakvSA
— Werner (@Werries_) September 16, 2024

That's something which don't see very often!

Oh my word! What a way to make her first mark in international cricket! Seshnie Naidu! Absolute cracker of a catch!#FieldingFocus #PAKvSA
— Ananya Upendran (@a_upendran11) September 16, 2024

Give her the best catch of the match!

What a catch! Well done, Seshnie Naidu.

Do not forget it is her international debut and she is just 18.

Kinda reminded me of 'that' Deandra Dottin catch from #CWC22 #PAKvSA
— Kalyani Mangale (@MangaleKalyani) September 16, 2024

What a day for her!

Seshnie Naidu making her debut for South Africa today

Quality leg spinner who was at the U19 World Cup last year

South Africa have lacked a quality leg spinner ever since Dane van Niekerk's retirement #PAKvSA
— Mohit Shah (@mohit_shah17) September 16, 2024

That's some catch!

There’s something poetic about Sune Luus taking the catch that gives Seshnie Naidu her first wicket.
— Ananya Upendran (@a_upendran11) September 16, 2024

PAK-W vs SA-W | Twitter stunned as Seshnie Naidu's one-handed magic sends Muneeba Ali back to the hut

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