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Thrilling Catch by Quinton de Kock in Major Cricket League 2023
The 4th match of the Major Cricket League (MLC) 2023 was a thrilling display of skill and athleticism. Quinton de Kock, the wicketkeeper for the Seattle Orcas, made an incredible one-handed catch to dismiss Carmi le Roux of the San Francisco Unicorns.
Seattle Orcas Dominate San Francisco Unicorns
The match took place at the Grand Prairie Stadium in Dallas on Sunday. Seattle Orcas showcased their dominance as they triumphed over the Unicorns by 35 runs. In a pivotal moment of the game, Cameron Gannon delivered the last ball of the 18th over. Gannon had already claimed four wickets in the match.
Quinton de Kock’s Stunning Catch
Gannon bowled a back-of-a-length delivery that swung away, causing Carmi le Roux to hit a thick outside edge. The ball flew behind the stumps, seemingly out of reach for most fielders. However, Quinton de Kock displayed remarkable agility and reflexes. He dived to his right, extending his arm to clutch the ball in a stunning one-handed catch that left spectators in awe.
Watch the video of the catch here:
WHAT. A. TAKE!
QDK takes his THIRD CATCH 🧤 of the over with this absolute SCREAMER to end the game!😱 pic.twitter.com/x8iDCcE8Od
— Major League Cricket (@MLCricket) July 16, 2023
Seattle Orcas’ Impressive Batting Performance
Seattle Orcas set a formidable target after choosing to bat first. They posted an impressive total of 177/4 in their allotted 20 overs. Heinrich Klaasen emerged as the standout performer with the bat, scoring 53 runs off just 31 deliveries, including four boundaries and three sixes. Shehan Jayasuriya (33 off 27) and Shimron Hetmyer (36 off 30) also contributed significantly to Seattle’s total.
San Francisco Unicorns’ Struggles
In response, the San Francisco Unicorns faltered and were bowled out for a mere 142 runs in just 17.5 overs. Shadab Khan was the highest scorer for the Unicorns, managing 37 runs. However, it was Cameron Gannon who proved to be the thorn in the Unicorns’ side, claiming an impressive 4-wicket haul for only 23 runs in his allotted 3.5 overs.
