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[Watch] Temba Bavuma's Acrobatic Running Catch Shuts Down Belligerent Tim David

image-lly29u4bTim David showcased some explosive power-hitting (Twitter)

In a cricketing delight at Kingsmead, Durban, while batsmen belted, it was a moment of sheer fielding brilliance that stole the limelight.

Temba Bavuma's electrifying leap set Durban abuzz

As South Africa squared off against Australia in the inaugural game of their three-match T20I series, Temba Bavuma authored one of the finest outfield catches of recent times.

The magic unfurled in the 16th over bowled by South African spinner, Tabraiz Shamsi. Serving a tempting full delivery outside off, Shamsi enticed the rampaging Tim David into taking a swing. In a herculean effort to add to his tally of boundaries, Daid mistimed the stroke and sent the ball spiralling deep into the evening sky.

With the white orb plummeting quickly, Bavuma displayed incredible agility, racing across the field, and sidestepping a potential mix-up with his teammate from long on. At full tilt, Bavuma leapt to his right and plucked the ball out of thin air.

The breathtaking Bavuma catch not only ended David's fiery innings of 64 from just 28 balls but also clipped the wings of the dangerous 97-run partnership he shared with Mitchell Marsh off just 50 balls.

Watch: Temba Bavuma catch put an end to Tim David's fiery knock

Despite Bavuma's brilliance, Australia had ample reasons to cheer, primarily thanks to their newly appointed T20I captain, Mitchell Marsh. 

The lanky all-rounder bludgeoned the Proteas' attack with a mesmerizing 92 off 49 balls laced with 13 boundaries and two sixes, piloting Australia to a colossal 226/6. Amidst the onslaught, Lizaad Williams emerged as a silver lining for South Africa, snaring three wickets for 44 runs.

Facing the mammoth task of chasing 227, the Proteas' chances depend on their heavyweight batters, including the duo of Rassie van der Dussen and Aiden Markram. The stage is also set for young prodigy and debutant Dewald Brevis, who is projected as the next big thing in South African cricket.