On Sunday, New Zealand’s Tom Latham pulled off one of the greatest catches of all time. On strike was South African skipper Faf du Plessis, who had just completed his 50, and spinner Mitchell Santner was bowling.

Latham was on short-leg when the ball came in and he almost made it look easy as he gauged the ball’s trajectory even before the shot, accordingly shifting his position to pouch the ball when it was edged.

Du Plessis was down to one knee as he tried to sweep the ball, however, Latham anticipated the shot and before the ball was even pitched, he set off and moved towards the keeper. When Du Plessis connected bat to ball, Latham stretched his hands and caught the ball to get the South African skipper’s wicket. Even du Plessis was stunned and looked at Latham with amazement.

The stunning catch was praised and debated all over Twitter... and even raised a question of rules.

Meanwhile, South Africa were bowled out for 314 in their first innings in Hamilton with Matt Henry picking up four wickets and Neil Wagner managing his three wickets. Quinton de Kock top scored for South Africa with 90. New Zealand were 67/0 at the end of day’s play.

Brief scores: South Africa 314 all out (Quinton de Kock 90, Faf du Plessis 53; Matt Henry 4/93) lead New Zealand 67/0 by 247 runs.