South Africa’s young sensation Dewald Brewis made a lot of headlines First match of ODI series against India Took an amazing catch with one hand in Ranchi on Sunday.
Dewald Brewis stuns Ranchi crowd with unreal one-handed catch to dismiss Ruturaj Gaikwad
Fielding at point in the 23rd over, the 22-year-old lunged full-force to his right to dismiss Ruturaj Gaikwad for 8 off 14 balls, producing a piece of Jonty Rhodes-esque brilliance that left the entire JSCA Stadium gasping.
Out happened on the ball of seamer otniel bartmanwho inspired a chip drive from Gaikwad – promoted to No. 4 after opener Rohit Sharma’s brilliant inning of 57 runs. It seemed as if the ball was destined to race across the point, when Brewis made an acrobatic dive, and extended his right arm horizontally to clear it in mid-air.
Here is the video:
– Pat (@starlord_208) 30 November 2025
Virat Kohli’s reaction made the moment even more dramatic, as the India star stood with wide eyes and a stunned smile at the non-striker’s end and immediately applauded the catch.
Virat Kohli’s shocked reaction highlights the horror of that moment
Replays showed that Brewis completed the catch without the ball hitting the turf and fell safely inside the rope, while the South Africans broke into celebration. Kohli shook his head in disbelief – a rare display of awe from one of the game’s greats – before acknowledging the talent with applause.
dewald brevis 😭😭 pic.twitter.com/nEDLGqhyCZ
– Prakash (@definitelynot05) 30 November 2025
The wicket came at a crucial juncture. India had built momentum from the century partnership between Rohit and Kohli and recovered from the initial pressure to reach 150/2. But Gaikwad’s departure triggered a small decline, as India soon slipped to 214/4, allowing South Africa to gain control on a Ranchi pitch that occasionally offered seam movement.
Fans compared Brewis to Johnny Rhodes and AB de Villiers after viral catch
It didn’t take long for Brewis’ attempt to spread across social media and be criticized by fans “A bird or a plane?” For sheer aerial execution. Comparisons were drawn from Jonty Rhodes’ brilliant point-fielding to AB de Villiers’ gravity-defying dive, making the moment one of the most memorable catches in recent matches.
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Oh my God, Dewald Brevis!
A diving, one-handed catch by Dewald Brevis at backward point to dismiss Ruturaj Gaikwad was straight out of Jonty Rhodes’ playbook! #INDvSA pic.twitter.com/D4vUtWOkxR
– Boundary Bro (@boundarybro) 30 November 2025
Crazy stuff by Dewald Brevis. pic.twitter.com/l3hrsO8dzJ
– Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) 30 November 2025
Virat Kohli’s reaction says it all!
Ruturaj Gaikwad’s disappointing performance was not ordinary, it was extraordinary stuff by Dewald Brevis. pic.twitter.com/KBfYeS7Naz
-Abhay Singh (@AbhaySingh_13) 30 November 2025
Brewis, who captained South Africa A at the start of the year, has long been praised for his electric athleticism. Led by stand-in ODI captain Aiden Markram, with regular captain Temba Bavuma injured, Brewis was handed responsibility for key fielding positions – and he performed brilliantly.
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