Aiden Markram was the happiest on Tuesday as his team, Surisers Eastern Cape (SEC) stormed into the final of SA20 2024 after defeating Durban Super Giants (DSG) by 51 runs in Cape Town. The winning skipper made a notable contribution of 30 runs in 23 balls after opting to bat and setting DSG a 158-run target. But more than his cameo with the bat, his efforts on the field in the second innings left the viewers amazed.
Markram pulled off a one-handed stunner to dismiss JJ Smuts in the 4th over to give early jolts to DSG in the chase. Smuts pulled a short ball from Ottniel Baartman towards mid-on, looking to get a boundary. However, Markram came flying to pluck the ball from thin air with his right hand outstretched over his head.
Markram rolled over the ground as he landed on the floor but held the ball in his hands. The players of the Eastern Cape rushed towards the skipper to congratulate him over the supernatural act he performed that had left Smuts in disbelief.
, .. . ♂️#Betway #SA20 #Playoffs #SECvDSG #WelcomeToIncredible pic.twitter.com/WFz4dZJvPW— Betway SA20 (@SA20_League) February 6, 2024
Meanwhile, the people of social media went berserk over Markram’s stunner as a majority of netizens termed it unbelievable. Here’s how they reacted:
Only South african athletes can do such wonders…simply unbelievable tooo good bro— Ali Imtinan (@ali_imtinan14) February 7, 2024
This catch makes me feel like Markram has the ability to get to the flying pigeons too – Spectacular!!!— Bhargav (@bhargavbl1505) February 7, 2024
No doubt its unbelievable— VivRichy98 (@VRichy98) February 7, 2024
Aiden Flying Markram— Cricket Connected (@CricketConnect9) February 6, 2024
unbelievable stuff— Thomas Shelby (@SnarkyScribe) February 7, 2024
That is unbelievable— Everyday Sport Opinions (@allsportthought) February 7, 2024
The defending champions were superior in all facets, and will now spend the week in Cape Town in the build-up to Saturday’s final. DSG will travel to Johannesburg, where they will meet the winner of Paarl Royals vs Joburg Super Kings in Qualifier 2 at the Wanderers on Thursday, for a second opportunity to advance to the final.
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