WATCH: Kane Williamson Defies Gravity; Takes a Stunner at the Boundary

Kane Williamson reminded the world of his class with a stunning piece of fielding at Lord’s. During the T20 Blast 2025 South Group match between Middlesex and Surrey, the New Zealand great pulled off a sensational catch to dismiss Jason Roy.

The moment came in the seventh over of Surrey’s innings as the Middlesex leg-spinner Luke Hollman bowled a flighted leg-break outside the off stump. Jason Roy, who was looking in excellent form, tried to hit the ball over extra cover. It looked like a certain six. However, standing at the deep cover was Kane Williamson, who was tracking the ball carefully.

Kane sprinted back, while keeping his eyes on the ball. He took a full-stretch dive at the perfect time to catch the ball. The crowd at Lord’s erupted after a brief silence of disbelief. Then came the loud cheers and applause as the spectators were stunned with the magnificent catch. Even Jason Roy could only smile in disbelief as he walked back to the pavilion. Williamson’s effort was a turning point in the match, breaking Surrey’s momentum.

Watch: Stunning Kane Williamson Catch in Vitality Blast

Kane Williamson catch in this game took away the spotlight. It was a an absolute stunner from the New Zealand legend as he showed excellent piece of athleticism and match awareness not to touch the boundary ropes. Jason Roy's wicket was a huge moment in the context of the game.

Surrey Clinch a Narrow Win Over Middlesex

Surrey batted first and put up a strong total of 189/9 in their 20 overs. Will Jacks led the way with a quick 52 off 36 balls. Tom Curran also played a key role, scoring 47 in the middle order. For Middlesex, Ryan Higgins bowled a stellar spell, taking 4 wickets and keeping things tight in the death overs.

In reply, Middlesex gave a tough fight. Stephen Eskinazi smashed a steady 53. However, regular wickets and lack of support in the middle overs restricted Middlesex at 181/6. Surrey held their nerve to win by 8 runs in a thrilling finish.

Kane Williamson has been a marquee signing for Middlesex this season. He joined the club for the County Championship 2025 and the ongoing Vitality Blast. Kane Williamson Vitality Blast performance has been impressive this year he has scored 234 runs in nine matches at an average of 33.42 and a strike rate of 145.00. Despite being known more for his classy batting, Williamson proved he can still be electric in the field. His catch to dismiss Roy will surely go down as one of the best in the tournament.

Kane Williamson Opts Out of Zimbabwe Tests

Recently, Williamson opted out of New Zealand’s upcoming Test series against Zimbabwe, which starts on July 30. The decision comes due to Kane Williamson Middlesex contract and with London Spirit in The Hundred. It is to be noted that Williamson will also play for London Spirit in The Hundred, which starts on August 5. He will lead the side and play in front of packed crowds at Lord’s once again.

This is the second year in a row that Williamson has declined a central contract from New Zealand Cricket. He has chosen to focus on overseas leagues during the northern summer. Kane Williamson is New Zealand’s highest run-scorer in Test history. He has scored 9,276 runs in 105 matches, with 33 centuries and 37 half-centuries. His average is close to 55, which makes him one of the best modern-day batters.