WCL T20 2024: Father, Son Combine To Force Dismissal During South Africa Champions Vs West Indies Champions Match — WATCH

WCL T20 2024: Neil McKenzie and his son pulled off a memorable moment during South Africa Champions Vs West Indies Champions match. Here are the details. WATCH.

Luke McKenzie (left) came on as a substitute and grabbed a catch the very next ball, off his father Neil McKenzie's (right) bowling (Image Credit: @WCLSAChampions / X)

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WCL T20 2024: South Africa Champions Vs West Indies Champions match produced a moment that will be cherished for long time by the McKenzie family, as South Africa veteran Neil McKenzie and his son, Luke McKenzie combined for a dismissal that was enjoyed by every Proteas player out there who celebrated the wicket with a smile and some laughs.

Luke McKenzie was brought in as substutite fielder for Ryan McLaren a ball prior to the dismissal and the very next ball, Neil McKenzie's arm ball forced a top edge off Dwayne Smith and Luke McKenzie got underneath the ball to grab a simple catch at short third man region.

Watch the clip of the memorable wicket here:

McKenzie's delivery does the trick! A short ball outside off stump, exactly what South Africa Champions needed. Smith goes for the pull but miscues it. The ball flies off the top edge towards short third man, where a fielder pouches a comfortable catch. #wcl #SAChamps pic.twitter.com/ln4TtvZMXO

— WCLSouthAfricaChampions (@WCLSAChampions) July 7, 2024

However, inspite of a late fightback from South Africa Champions, West Indies Champions prevailed and registered a thumping 6-wicket to save their campaign.

CONGRATULATIONS TEAM ! West Indies Champions pulled off a thrilling victory in a tight match! After a slow start, Gayle got going with a powerful batting performance, putting his team in a strong position. Edwards &Walton held their nerve and steered the West Indies to victory pic.twitter.com/vyXdy50JFg

— wclwestindieschampions (@westindieschamp) July 7, 2024

 

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