At a pivotal moment in the International League (ILT20) 2025 clash between Gulf Giants And Desert Vipers, Wanindu Hasaranga showed his genius by cleaning Ollie Robinson with deceptive wrong.
Wanindu Hasaranga’s masterful wrong enchants Ollie Robinson
Delivering the fifth ball of his first over, Hasaranga unleashed a masterful tort’un that showcased his exceptional skills and tactical acumen. The delivery, which bowled attractively and just outside off, prompted Ollie Robinson to attempt a risky reverse sweep. However, Robinson’s premeditated approach turned out to be a fatal mistake. Having misjudged the sharp turn of the ball towards the inside, he completely missed the connection, exposing his stumps. The ball crashed forcefully into his leg stump in the blink of an eye, leaving the batter stunned. The dismissal highlighted Robinson’s inability to adapt to quality rotations under pressure and highlighted Hasaranga’s uncanny ability to read a hitter’s intent and execute his variations with precision. This critical breakthrough swung the game further in favor of the Vipers, reducing the Gulf Giants to a precarious 35/4.
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Desert Vipers dominate as Gulf Giants struggle with the bat
The ILT20 2025 clash between Giants and Vipers has been one-sided so far with the Vipers bowlers dictating terms at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. After opting to go first, the Vipers struck early, rejecting Adam Lyth in the first for one. The Giants faltered again in the powerplay, losing three key wickets in 32 runs. James Vince was the only bright spot for the Giants, remaining unbeaten on 46 off 40 balls. However, his teammates failed to provide him with any significant support. Lockie Fergusonthe fire spell of (3/19) and Mohamed AmirThe accuracy of (2/14) took its toll. Hasaranga’s dismissal of Ollie Robinson with a fake highlighted the Giants’ struggles with side effects. With just 89 runs on the board and two wickets remaining in the 16th over, the Giants are looking at a below-par total on a decent batting surface.
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