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De Kock & Brevis Collision: Crucial Catch Missed!
4 Mar
Summary
- A mix-up between de Kock and Brevis led to a missed catch.
- Finn Allen survived an early dismissal chance in the second innings.
- Kagiso Rabada expressed disappointment after the dropped opportunity.
In the first semifinal of the T20 World Cup 2026, a crucial catch was dropped due to a mix-up between South African fielders Quinton de Kock and Dewald Brevis. The incident occurred in the second over of New Zealand's chase, with openers Finn Allen and Tim Seifert at the crease.
Quinton de Kock attempted a spectacular catch near the boundary but collided with Dewald Brevis, who was also converging on the ball. Brevis was closer to the ball's trajectory, but de Kock committed to the grab, ultimately resulting in the ball being fumbled. This missed chance allowed Finn Allen, who had not yet scored, to continue batting.
The bowler, Kagiso Rabada, was left visibly frustrated, shaking his head in disappointment. This dropped catch represents a significant setback for the previously undefeated South African team in this high-stakes semifinal match at Eden Gardens in Kolkata.
