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Headline: Wicketkeeper Ferreira Bowls Out Klaasen After Mid-Innings Position Switch in SA20 Clash
Johannesburg, South Africa – In a surprising turn of events during an SA20 match between the Joburg Super Kings (JSK) and the Durban Super Giants (DSG), JSK wicketkeeper Donavan Ferreira took a crucial wicket after switching to bowling off-spin mid-innings.
Ferreira began the match as the designated wicketkeeper, even taking a catch to dismiss Jos Buttler in the first few overs. However, with Durban struggling at 22-3 on a spin-friendly pitch, JSK captain Faf du Plessis made a tactical change. Ferreira handed the gloves to Matthew de Villiers and was introduced as an off-spin bowler.
The move proved instantly fruitful. Just three balls into his spell, Ferreira bowled a delivery that Heinrich Klaasen flicked straight to Dian Forrester at short mid-wicket. This key dismissal reduced Durban to 25-4, further denting their hopes. Ferreira bowled one more over before returning to his wicketkeeping duties later in the innings.
This instance marks the 44th time in T20 history a designated wicketkeeper has taken a wicket in the same match he’s kept wickets. A similar incident occurred in 2013 during an IPL match between Kings XI Punjab when Adam Gilchrist dismissed Harbhajan Singh in his last IPL match.
The JSK’s innovative move highlights the evolving nature of T20 cricket, where teams are increasingly willing to experiment with player roles to gain an edge.
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