Watch: Jonny Bairstow hit Kagiso Rabada for a four with an astonishing nutmeg shot during England’s second T20I against South Africa in Cardiff.
Struggling at 119-5 in 14 overs, Rabada sent down a wide on the first ball of the 15th over, bowling a fuller length delivery down the leg side. Bairstow shuffled across in his crease on the re-bowled delivery, looking to open up the off-side. Rabada followed him cleverly, sending down an 85 mph yorker at his legs. However, Bairstow cheekily hit the ball between his legs, slapping the ball towards fine leg for a boundary.
Chasing 208 for a series win, England were all out for 149, with Bairstow top-scoring, making 30 in 21 with the help of four fours.
"We've had the Natmeg – was that the Ginger Nut?" – @markbutcher72 🏆
— Vithushan Ehantharajah (@Vitu_E) July 28, 2022
Watch Jonny Bairstow’s nutmeg off Kagiso Rabada here:
The greatest nutmeg since Alessia Russo's on the Sweden goalkeeper 👏#WEURO2022 | #ENGvSA pic.twitter.com/m07LwJL6Ey
— Wisden (@WisdenCricket) July 29, 2022
