Marco Jansen catch in AUS vs SA 1st ODI. [Source - X.com]South Africa have started their home international season in style, beating Australia by 67 runs in the first ODI at Kingsmead, Durban. The Proteas took a 1-0 lead in the three-match series after successfully defending 298 despite Australia appearing to be in control of the chase.However, the brilliant comeback with the ball was not the only highlight, as Marco Jansen produced a superhuman catch to dismiss Matt Renshaw, leaving Australia shell-shocked and setting Kingsmead alight in a stunning moment.Marco Jansen’s One-Handed Blinder Lights Up Australia vs South Africa 1st ODIDefending 298, South Africa had pulled Australia’s chase back after the visitors looked in control earlier. South Africa reduced Australia to six wickets with the visitors still needing 83 runs from 83 balls with Matt Renshaw batting on 44.Renshaw was the only settled batter at the crease and looked determined to take Australia over the line. Gerald Coetzee started the 37th over by conceding a boundary, before Renshaw tried to find another one from the second ball.Here is the video of Marco Jansen's breathtaking catch to dismiss Matt Renshaw in Australia vs South Africa 1st ODI.PctMedia @PctMediaa Marco Jansen with a wonderful catch 🔥 Sep 24, 2026, 9:03 PM Also Read: Watch- Nathan Ellis Grabs Sensational Catch To Embarrass David Miller After Central Contract SnubCoetzee bowled a short delivery on middle, and Renshaw pulled it hard towards deep mid-wicket. Marco Jansen, stationed in the deep, immediately ran towards his right and threw himself forward, stretching his right hand out to reach the ball.The ball somehow stuck between Jansen’s index finger and thumb before Jansen touching the ground. The stunning catch from Marco Jansen left everyone at the venue stunned, with his teammates and the crowd roaring as Australia slipped to 7 down and were completely out of the chase.Marco Jansen’s Catch Hammers Final Nail in Australia’s Embarrassing Collapse in 1st ODIAustralia got off to a flying start while chasing 298, with Mitchell Marsh leading the early carnage by smashing a 36-ball 60. Keshav Maharaj eventually provided the much-needed breakthrough, but Australia remained firmly in control.The visitors had already taken the chase deep into their hands during the powerplay, reaching 96/1 after 10 overs. However, the collapse began when Marco Jansen returned for his second spell, despite going for runs earlier, with Temba Bavuma continuing to back him.Jansen soon dismissed Travis Head before Australia kept losing wickets at regular intervals. Corbin Bosch, Bjorn Fortuin and Maharaj further dismantled Australia’s chase, before Jansen produced his stunning catch to hammer the final nail in the coffin as Australia were bowled out for 230.Marco Jansen’s All-Round Heroics Power South Africa to 1st ODI WinMarco Jansen’s stunning catch was just the highlight of an all-round performance in the first ODI. South Africa were in deep trouble at 168/5, with Matthew Breetzke holding one end while none of the other batters could convert their starts.Jansen then joined Breetzke at No.7 and the pair stitched together a crucial 107-run partnership to rescue South Africa’s innings. The right-hander played a breathtaking knock of 75 off 59 balls, smashing four sixes and seven fours.His innings proved to be the difference in the end alongside Breetzke's century, giving South Africa the runs they needed before he returned with the ball and produced that stunning catch. It was truly a complete all-round day for Jansen in the first ODI.Also Read: Kusal Mendis Breaks Sanath Jayasuriya's Stellar Record In Sri Lanka vs England 2nd ODI
