[WATCH]: Faf du Plessis pulls off gravity-defying one-handed screamer in MLC 2025, clip takes internet by storm

In the MLC 2025 match between the Texas Super Kings and MI New York, former South Africa captain Faf du Plessis made an incredible leaping one-handed catch. The 40-year-old’s amazing catch in the mid-off area had a significant impact on the match’s outcome and demonstrated exceptional agility for his age.

Batting well, Michael Bracewell tried to hit the TSK star over the top. The southpaw attempted to play a lofted ball over the mid-off area while he was on 38 (20). But du Plessis flew to his right and made a spectacular catch by catching the ball in time with just one hand.

In the backdrop of the game, the Kings needed the wicket badly because Bracewell was threatening to take the game away from them. With his catch, Faf du Plessis altered the outcome of the game, and his team won. After Bracewell, the momentum changed, and MI New York’s batters were unable to complete the task.

Go here to watch Faf du Plessis’ incredible one-handed catch:

What a catch. FAF du Plessis. Almost 41. #MLCCricket #MLC #TSKvMINY pic.twitter.com/koC1HU8a2K

— momocricket (@momocricket) June 14, 2025

The pivotal moment in the MLC 2025 match is Plessis’ catch.

The Super Kings scored an impressive 185 runs when they batted first. On a surface that had something to offer bowlers and batsmen alike, it was about par. MI New York was quickly reduced to 24/3 as they chased the goal.

But Bracewell and Monank Patel’s 95-run partnership for the fourth wicket helped them launch a significant comeback. By the end of the 13th over, they had reduced MI New York to 119/3, meaning they needed to score 66 runs in the remaining 7 overs.

Because of the momentum, the game was still in the balance, or slightly in New York’s favour. At that moment, Adam Milne bowled a short ball in the fourteenth over. In the end, Du Plessis’ catch made sure the Super Kings prevailed.