Proteas combine for brilliant catch

South African star Faf du Plessis has provided his teammate with the easiest of catches after an incredibly athletic assist on the boundary line.

Footage of Aaron Finch’s remarkable dismissal shows the hard-hitting opener smash a lofted cover drive off spinner Robin Peterson.

Fielding at long-off, du Plessis charges to his left and takes the catch over his head as he heads toward the boundary.

It is then that he shows remarkable awareness and poise by back-flicking the ball up to his teammate, Rilee Rossouw, who pockets the easiest of catches after running around from the cover boundary.

Such was the brilliance of du Plessis, that the bowler Peterson can be seen saying an apology of sorts to Finch.

The brilliant catch brought an end to Finch’s innings of 76 off 67 balls.

Australia would sneak home for a two-wicket victory in a thrilling finish after a late collapse.