The 4th match of the Worldwide League T20 (ILT20) 2025 noticed a second of brilliance from Dubai Capitals’ skipper Sikandar Raza, who effected a sensational run-out of MI Emirates opener Muhammad Waseem. The match, held on the Sheikh Zayed Stadium, was full of motion, however Raza’s fielding stood out as a game-changing second.
Sikandar Raza’s fielding brilliance eliminates Muhammad Waseem
Within the fifth over of MI Emirates’ innings, Waseem and Tom Banton discovered themselves in a important communication error. Going through Dushmantha Chameera’s back-of-a-length supply, Waseem defended the ball again in direction of the bowler. Chameera fumbled, and the ball rolled towards mid-off. What adopted was chaos.
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Initially uncertain, Waseem known as for a fast single, however Banton hesitated and determined towards it, leaving Waseem stranded halfway down the pitch. Raza, stationed at mid-off, swiftly gathered the ball and unleashed a exact throw that struck the stumps on the striker’s finish, catching Waseem wanting his crease.
This distinctive effort by Raza not solely showcased his athleticism and accuracy but additionally gave Dubai Capitals a much-needed breakthrough within the powerplay.
Right here is the video:
📞 Miscommunication and goneee!
Sikandar Raza capitalises on the chance and hunts down the stumps, catching Muhammad Waseem effectively quick.
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MI Emirates submit a aggressive whole
Regardless of the setback, MI Emirates managed to place up a powerful whole of 187/7 of their 20 overs. The standout performers for MI Emirates have been Banton, who scored a formidable 74 off 52 balls with 9 fours and a pair of sixes, and Nicholas Pooran, who smashed a blistering 59 off simply 29 deliveries, together with 6 towering sixes.
