[Watch] Jofra Archer takes a stunning catch to send Dawid Malan packing in The Hundred 2024

Southern Brave pacer Jofra Archer took a spectacular catch to dismiss Oval Invincibles opener Dawid Malan in the 22nd match of The Hundred Men’s Competition 2024 on Thursday, August 8. The game took place at Kennington Oval in London.

The dismissal came on the 48th ball. Chris Jordan bowled a quick delivery outside off, which the Oval Invincibles batter tried to drive but was caught at mid-off. Archer moved forward quickly and did a brilliant job catching the ball just inches above the ground.

Dawid Malan struggled during his stay at the crease, as he only scored 14 runs off 31 balls. His wicket left the Oval Invincibles in a spot of bother at 43/2 after 48 balls.

Here’s a video of the dismissal:

Chasing a target of 119, the Oval Invincibles won the match by six wickets with 15 balls remaining. Jordan Cox (46* off 29 balls) and Sam Curran (35 off 18 balls) played brilliantly to guide the team to their fifth win of the tournament, helping them go top of the points table.

Tom Curran shines with the ball for Oval Invincibles

The Oval Invincibles won the toss and chose to field first. The Southern Brave openers struggled to score freely, and soon Alex Davies (5 off 11 balls) was dismissed by Sam Curran.

Explosive West Indian batter Andre Fletcher came into bat at No. 3 but had a poor outing. He scored only one run off eight balls and was removed by Tom Curran.

Leus du Plooy (4) and Laurie Evans (4) didn’t contribute much either before James Vince and Kieron Pollard (18) stitched together a 58-run partnership off 39 balls for the fifth wicket.

Vince, the Southern Brave's captain, scored 52 off 39 balls, hitting six boundaries and one maximum. His side finished at 118/8 in 100 balls. Tom Curran was the pick of the bowlers with 4/24.

In reply, the Oval Invincibles didn’t face any problems as they won the game by six wickets, with Jordan Cox leading the way. The right-handed batter remained unbeaten on 46 off 29 balls, smashing seven fours and one six.