South Africa’s young sensation Dewald Brevis grabbed headlines in the ODI series opener against India in Ranchi on Sunday with a breathtaking one-handed catch.
Dewald Brevis stuns Ranchi crowd with unreal one-handed catch to dismiss Ruturaj Gaikwad
Fielding at point in the 23rd over, the 22-year-old leaped full-stretch to his right to dismiss Ruturaj Gaikwad for 8 off 14 balls, producing a Jonty Rhodes-esque piece of brilliance that left the entire JSCA Stadium gasping.
The dismissal came off seamer Ottniel Baartman, who induced a chipped drive from Gaikwad – promoted to No. 4 after opening batter Rohit Sharma’s gritty 57. The ball seemed destined to race past point when Brevis launched into an acrobatic dive, extending his right arm horizontally to snatch it cleanly mid-air.
Here’s the video:
— Pat (@starlord_208) November 30, 2025
The moment was made even more dramatic by Virat Kohli’s reaction, as the India star stood at the non-striker’s end with wide eyes and a stunned smile, applauding the catch instantly.
Virat Kohli’s shocked reaction highlights magnitude of the moment
Replays showed Brevis completing the catch without the ball brushing the turf, tumbling safely inside the rope as the South Africans erupted in celebration. Kohli shook his head in disbelief – a rare display of awe from one of the game’s greats – before acknowledging the brilliance with applause.
Dewald Brevis 😭😭 pic.twitter.com/nEDLGqhyCZ
— Prakash (@definitelynot05) November 30, 2025
The wicket arrived at a critical juncture. India had built momentum through a century stand between Rohit and Kohli, recovering from early pressure to reach 150/2. But Gaikwad’s departure triggered a mini-slide, as India soon slipped to 214/4, allowing South Africa to claw back control on a Ranchi pitch offering occasional seam movement.
Fans compare Brevis to Jony Rhodes and AB de Villiers after viral catch
It did not take long for Brevis’ effort to explode across social media, with fans dubbing it “a bird or a plane?” for the sheer aerial execution. Comparisons poured in, from Jonty Rhodes’ legendary point-fielding to AB de Villiers’ gravity-defying dives, elevating the moment to one of the most memorable catches in recent matches.
OH MY WORD, DEWALD BREVIS! 👀
That diving, one-handed catch at backward point by Dewald Brevis to dismiss Ruturaj Gaikwad was straight out of the Jonty Rhodes playbook! #INDvSA pic.twitter.com/D4vUtWOkxR
— Boundary Bro (@BoundaryBro) November 30, 2025
INSANE STUFF FROM DEWALD BREVIS. 🤯 pic.twitter.com/l3hrsO8dzJ
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) November 30, 2025
Reaction of the Virat Kohli says it all!
Dismal of Ruturaj Gaikwad was not normal, it was an extra ordinary stuff by Dewald Brevis. pic.twitter.com/KBfYeS7Naz
— abhay singh (@abhaysingh_13) November 30, 2025
Brevis, who captained South Africa A earlier in the year, has long been praised for his electric athleticism. Under stand-in ODI skipper Aiden Markram, with regular captain Temba Bavuma injured, Brevis was entrusted with key fielding positions – and he delivered spectacularly.
