SA vs NEP | Twitter amazed as Karan KC's spectacular juggling catch sends Klaasen packing for a paltry score

06/15/2024

Cricket is a symphony of bat and ball, but a touch of whimsical acrobatics that can lead to great outcomes. Such was the scene in the clash between South Africa and Nepal, where Heinrich Klaasen's fleeting innings was dramatically curtailed by an exquisite juggling catch from Nepal's Karan KC.

‌Nepal skipper Rohit Paudel won the toss and opted to field first, a decision that initially paid off. Quinton de Kock's poor streak continued as he threw away his wicket in the fourth over, managing to score just 10 runs. However, Aiden Markram and Reeza Hendricks built a steady 35-run partnership, taking the score to 57/1 in 10 overs. Just as the duo appeared to be settling in, Kushal Bhurtel provided a crucial breakthrough by dismissing Markram in the 12th over. The Proteas' woes deepened when Heinrich Klaasen departed due to a comical yet brilliant catch by Karan KC.

On the second ball of the 14th over, Khushal Bhurtel bowled a full-length delivery to Klaasen. The ball was pitched outside off, and Klaasen, looking to play with the spin, lofted it towards the off-side aiming to clear the boundary. However, his timing was off and the ball soared high towards the sweeper cover fielder. Karan KC tracked the ball's trajectory and moved to catch it. The ball initially bounced out of his palm, but Karan managed to juggle it three times before securing the catch, thus ending Klaasen's short-lived innings.

The Twitterverse erupted in excitement, with users flocking to social media to praise Karan KC's extraordinary control and composure in completing the catch.

What a catch!

— Sunny Jake (@SunnyJake186310)

That's big fish!

Heinrich Klaasen gone for 3, Bhurtel with a 2nd wicket!!!!

74-3
— ThePoppingCrease (@PoppingCreaseSA)

Brilliant catch!

Bhurtel tries to compensate with the wicket of Markram. In comes Monster Klaasen, get him asap.
— Samraat Maharjan (@MaharjanSamraat)

This is called Cricket!

Klaasen bi giyo
— صالحة 🇵🇸 (@saalihahahah1)

Drop but taken later!

Almost another drop by Nepali fielder, but Karan KC manages to hold on catch by juggling. Bhurtel gets rid of Klaasen. Heart in the mouth stuff from Nepali fielders.
— Samraat Maharjan (@MaharjanSamraat)

Wxcellent catch!