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The 4th match of the International League T20 (ILT20) 2025 saw a moment of brilliance from Dubai Capitals’ skipper Sikandar Raza, who effected a sensational run-out of MI Emirates opener Muhammad Waseem. The match, held at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium, was packed with action, but Raza’s fieldi൲ng stood out 𓄧as a game-changing moment.
Sikandar Raza’s fielding brilliance gets rid of Muhammad Waseem
In the 5th over of MI Emirates’ innings, Waseem and Tom Banton found themselves in a critical communication error. Facing Dushmantha Chameera’s back-of-a-length delivery,🍷 Waseem defended the ball back towards the bowler. Chameera fumbled, andﷺ the ball rolled toward mid-off. What followed was chaos.
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Initially unsure, Waseem called for a quick single, but Banton hesitated and decided against it, leaving Waseem stranded midway down the pitch. Raza, stationed at mid-off, swiftly gathered the ball an💮d unleashed a precise throw that struck the stumps at the striker’s end, catching Waseem short of his crease.
This exceptional effort by Raza not only showcased his athleticism and accuracy but als⭕o gave Dubai Capitals a much-needed breakthrough in the powerplay.
Here is the video:
📞 Miscommunication and goneee!
Sikandar Raza capitalises on the opportunity and hunts down the stump💙s, catching Muhammad Waseem w🐼ell short.
A wicket gifted 🎁
— International League T20 (@ILT20Official🤪)
MI Emirates post a competitive total
Despite the setback, MI Emirates managed to put up a strong total of 187/7 in their 20 overs. The standout performers for MI Emirates were Banton, who scored an impressive 74 off 52 balls with 9 fours and 2 sixes, and Nicholas Pooran, who smashed a blistering 59 off just 29 deliveries, including 6 towering 🧜sixes.
