Video: Quinton de Kock takes an excellent catch against Sri Lanka in ICC Cricket World Cup 2015
South Africa‘s wicketkeeper Quinton de Kock took an amazing catch to dismiss Kusal Perera, who was promoted to open the innings, during the South Africa vs Sri Lanka ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 Quarter-Final match at Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) on Wednesday. Full scorecard: Sri Lanka vs South Africa, ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 Quarter-Final 1
Perera fell for three when he edged Kyle Abbott and was brilliantly caught left-handed, at the second attempt by de Kock as the wicketkeeper dived in front of first slip. WATCH: JP Duminy’s hat-trick during South Africa vs Sri Lanka Quarter-Final 1 match Video Highlights
The Proteas struck again when Tillakaratne Dilshan was out for a seven-ball duck, edged a rising delivery from fast bowler Dale Steyn to Faf du Plessis at second slip. Thirimanne, who struck five fours, exited when he chipped an easy return catch to Tahir. Live updates: Sri Lanka vs South Africa, ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 Quarter-Final 1
The Pakistan-born spinner then dismissed Mahela Jayawardene for just four when the right-hander — in what could be his final appearance for Sri Lanka before retirement — gave a simple catch to short mid-wicket. There was no recovery, with Duminy dismissing Sri Lanka captain Angelo Mathews and then, at the start of his next over, recording the ninth World Cup hat-trick. ICC Cricket World Cup 2015: Complete Coverage
Duminy had Nuwan Kulasekara caught behind for one and debutant Tharindu Kaushal lbw for a golden duck on his one-day international debut. In the midst of Duminy’s treble, Tahir dismissed Thisara Perera as Sri Lanka’s collapse continued. ICC Cricket World Cup 2015: SCHEDULE & MATCH DETAILS