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At a key moment during the International League (ILT20) 2025 clash between Giants of the Gulf i Desert vipers, Wanindu Hasaranga showed its brilliance by cleaning Ollie Robinson with a misleading error.
The masterful mistake of Wanindu Hasaranga castles Ollie Robinson
Bowling the fifth ball of his first over, Hasaranga unleashed a masterful error that showcased his exceptional skill and tactical acumen. The delivery, bowled attractively full 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. Misjudging the sharp inward spin of the ball, he completely lost connection, exposing his stumps. The ball crashed emphatically into his leg in a blink, leaving the batsman stunned. The dismissal highlighted Robinson’s inability to adapt to quality spin under pressure and underlined Hasaranga’s uncanny ability to read the batsman’s intent and execute his variations with precision. This critical breakthrough tilted the game further in the Vipers’ favour, reducing the Gulf Giants to a precarious 35/4.
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The Desert Vipers dominate as the Gulf Giants battle with the bat
The ILT20 2025 clash between the Giants and the Vipers has been one-sided so far, with the Vipers’ bowlers dictating terms at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. After electing to field first, the Vipers struck early, firing Adam Lyth in the first for only one. The giants faltered further in the powerplay, losing three key wickets for 32 runs. James Vince has been the lone bright spot for the Giants, remaining unbeaten on 46 off 40 balls. However, his peers did not provide significant support as Lockie Fergusonthe fire spell (3/19) i Mohammad AmirThe accuracy of (2/14) wreaked havoc. The dismissal of Hasaranga Ollie Robinson with one error highlighted the Giants’ struggles against the spin. 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.
