Texas Super Kings skipper Faf du Plessis pulled off a brilliant acrobatic catch to dismiss MI New York’s Michael Bracewell during their 2025 Major League Cricket (MLC) clash at the Oakland Coliseum. The veteran’s athletic effort proved to be a pivotal moment in the second innings, with Super Kings defending a solid total of 185/6.
MI New York were already reeling at 24/3 inside six overs, losing key wickets including captain Nicholas Pooran. However, a recovery was staged by Monank Patel and Bracewell, who stitched together a vital fourth-wicket stand. Their partnership flourished during the middle overs, edging close to a 100-run stand.
At the end of the 13th over, MI New York had reached 119/3, putting the match on even ground. In the following over, Michael Bracewell attempted to take on fellow Kiwi Adam Milne, slicing one towards the offside. The shot carried just enough for Faf du Plessis, positioned at mid-off, to make a move.
Reacting instantly, he dived full stretch to his right and completed a spectacular one-handed catch just inches above the turf, turning the tide in Texas Super Kings’ favour. You can watch the video here:
What a catch. FAF du Plessis. Almost 41. #MLCCricket #MLC #TSKvMINY pic.twitter.com/koC1HU8a2K
— momocricket (@momocricket) June 14, 2025
Texas Skipper Du Plessis Scores 18 In First Innings vs MI New York
Returning to lead the Texas Super Kings full-time in the 2025 Major League Cricket (MLC) after his IPL stint with Delhi Capitals, Faf du Plessis resumed his role at the top of the order alongside Devon Conway. He managed 18 runs from 15 balls before falling to Ehsan Adil in the fifth over of the innings.
For MI New York, Michael Bracewell stood out with the ball during the first innings, complementing his later efforts with the bat. The Kiwi all-rounder picked up 2 wickets for 34 runs, dismissing both Daryl Mitchell and Milind Kumar.
Get the latest cricket news here, like us on Facebook, and follow us on Twitter and Instagram for more such updates.