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The SA20 has almost reached its business end with Pretoria Capitals relinquishing the top spot in the points table. In the match number 28 of the ongoing SA20, New Zealand all-rounder Jimmy Neesham plucked a couple of stunning catches in the match between Durban Super Giants and Pretoria Capitals on Sunday (February 5).


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In the 14th over of the Super Giants’ inning, Wiaan Mulder smashed Little’s full-length delivery towards the back point region. Neesham, who was stationed at backward point as that time, went diving towards his right to complete a one-handed catch.

 

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However, this wasn’t the only one in the match. He also set the internet on fire as he took another brilliant one-handed catch of his own bowling to dismiss Durban Super Giants’ skipper Quinton de Kock home. In the seventh over of the inning, de Kock who was batting at 43, was sent packing by Neesham’s brilliant catch.

 

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However, Neesham’s efforts went in vain as the Capitals were handed a defeat by Super Giants by 151 runs. After winning the toss, the Capitals invited Super Giants to bat first. The Quinton de Kock-led side posted 254/4 in the 20 overs on the back of a brilliant century by Henrick Klaasen (104*). The Capitals were bundled out at the score of 103 with Junior Dala being the pick of the bowlers with three wickets. 


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