Liam Dawson produced a jaw-dropping moment of brilliance during the 14th match of SA20 2025 at St George’s Park, leaving fans and players in awe. The Sunrisers Eastern Cape all-rounder showcased incredible athleticism and reflexes to pluck a one-handed blinder, dismissing JJ Smuts and further derailing the Durban Super Giants’ innings.
Liam Dawson takes a brilliant catch to get rid of JJ Smuts
The breathtaking effort came in the 5th over of Durban’s innings. Richard Gleeson delivered a good-length ball just outside off, which JJ Smuts crisply punched forward. For a fleeting moment, the ball seemed destined for the boundary, but Dawson had other plans. Sprinting to his right, Dawson stuck out his weaker hand and latched onto the ball, defying logic and physics. The fact that the ball had already gone past him when he made the grab elevated the effort to one of the finest catches of the tournament so far.
Smuts was left stunned, Quinton de Kock could hardly believe his eyes in the dressing room, and the Durban Super Giants found themselves in deeper trouble as Dawson’s brilliance added to their woes.
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Sunrisers’ dominance in the game
The Sunrisers Eastern Cape bowlers, led by the efforts of Marco Jansen and Gleeson, capitalized on the early breakthroughs, bundling out the Durban Super Giants for a paltry 115/8 in 20 overs. Kane Williamson‘s patient 44 was the only bright spot for the batting side, while Naveen-ul-Haq’s late cameo of 30 off 15 balls provided some resistance.
In reply, the Sunrisers chased down the target comfortably in 15.2 overs, with David Bedingham’s fiery 39 off 20 balls and Aiden Markram’s composed 31 off 20 sealing the victory.
While the Sunrisers delivered a complete performance to secure a six-wicket win, Dawson’s one-handed wonder was undoubtedly the highlight of the match.
