In what might nicely be the catch of the season, Kamindu Mendis produced an absolute gem to dismiss Dewald Brevis throughout the thirteenth over of the IPL 2025 conflict between Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Chennai Tremendous Kings (CSK). The gorgeous catch at long-off despatched Brevis packing, capping off an exhilarating second in Match 43 on the MA Chidambaram Stadium.
Kamindu Mendis takes a jaw-dropping catch to take away Dewald Brevis
It was the fifth ball of the thirteenth over, bowled by Harshal Patel, when Brevis, who had been hammering the ball everywhere in the park, confronted a supply exterior off. The South African star lofted the ball flat and onerous, aiming for one more huge shot. However Mendis, positioned at long-off, had different concepts.
Because the ball flew in direction of him, Mendis, displaying outstanding athleticism and consciousness, went for a full-stretch dive with each fingers. The second was a mixture of talent and sheer dedication, as Mendis, identified for his ambidextrous capability within the discipline, threw himself to the aspect, very similar to a soccer goalkeeper diving to avoid wasting a shot.
Mendis’ approach was flawless — he managed to safe the ball on the complete stretch, making certain that his elbows didn’t hit the bottom onerous, stopping the ball from coming out. Upon touchdown, he rapidly recovered and popped up with a large smile, celebrating the second with sheer pleasure.
Right here is the video:
Solely a catch like that would’ve stopped that cameo from Brevis! 🤯
Kamindu Mendis, take a bow 🙇#CSK 119/6 after 14 overs.
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Celebration in SRH camp
The SRH bench erupted in cheers because the catch was not simply an athletic feat however an important second within the recreation. Captain Pat Cummins was the primary to elevate Mendis in pleasure, and the remainder of the SRH group adopted go well with, patting him on the again for his extraordinary effort. The CSK dugout, although disillusioned, might solely applaud the brilliance of the catch.
Brevis, who had been in glorious contact with 42 off 25 balls, together with 4 sixes and a boundary, was lastly dismissed in type by the excellent catch. His dismissal marked the top of a promising innings, however his contribution had already helped CSK get well from an early hunch.
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Right here’s how followers reacted:
What a unprecedented catch 🤩 Catch of the season by Kamindu Mendis 👏👏#CSKvSRH
— Vinay Kumar R (@Vinay_Kumar_R) April 25, 2025
ONE OF THE GREATEST CATCHES IN IPL HISTORY – KAMINDU MENDIS 🥶 pic.twitter.com/IlM20ljxI5
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) April 25, 2025
What a terrific catch !!!
Kamindu mendis saar 🙏 pic.twitter.com/LB9ROpO2Ya— R R (@RacchaRidhvik) April 25, 2025
Kamindu mendis 👽
Bow right down to my man 🙇
Absolute stunner 💀 pic.twitter.com/TmyXvYSLe0— Johnny🦅 (@Swayamkrushi0) April 25, 2025
For me, that is the catch of the event up to now. This ball was travelling, Kamindu Mendis plucked it out of skinny air. Gorgeous catch. pic.twitter.com/Q989cQq3KW
— Vipul 🇮🇳 (@Vipul_Espeaks) April 25, 2025
KAMINDU MENDIS – WHAT A GRAB. 🤯 pic.twitter.com/f1TgZII1d7
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) April 25, 2025
Kamindu Mendis…. Ala ela pattav ra pic.twitter.com/a9CxN832uY
— GHARSHANA🦇🦇 (@GHARSHANAA) April 25, 2025
Palms down catch of the season 👏🏻
Kamindu Mendis 🔥 pic.twitter.com/WuKQiZnp7g
— Haz (@Yours_haz) April 25, 2025
One of many Biggest Catches in IPL Historical past-Kamindu Mendis 🥶#CSKvsSRH | #SRHvsCSK pic.twitter.com/Br7bnhEkI9
— Nenu_paapini (@relangi_mavayaa) April 25, 2025
Everybody’s response stated all of it…
Kamindu Mendis simply took a catch that left jaws on the ground!
A second that’ll reside in spotlight reels endlessly.#KaminduMendis #CatchOfTheSeason #IPL2025 #CSKvsSRH pic.twitter.com/xNvpq0RGQW— Ganesh 🇮🇳 (@GaneshVerse) April 25, 2025
WICKET! 🔥. Unbelievable
Harshal Patel to Brevis — OUT!
Sensible strike, however a good higher CATCH by Kamindu Mendis! 🙌#SRHvsCSK #CSKvsSRH pic.twitter.com/Gu4s3Nh9YZ
— Suman (@sumansingh1992_) April 25, 2025
Superman?
No it’s our Kamindu Mendis, top-of-the-line catches of this IPL!#CSKvsSRH #SRHvsCSK pic.twitter.com/ygY8xWk4Kz— Digital मारवाड़ी (@digital_marwadi) April 25, 2025
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