ILT20 2025 [WATCH]: Wanindu Hasaranga confuses Ollie Robinson with an errant tackle during the Gulf Giants vs. Desert Vipers game
At a key moment during International League (ILT20) 2025 conflict between Gulf giants and Desert snakes, Wanindu Hasaranga showed his brilliance by cleaning Ollie Robinson with deceptive wrong’un.
Wanindu Hasaranga’s masterful wrong’un sets up Ollie Robinson
Delivering the fifth ball of his first over, Hasaranga unleashed a masterful wrong’un that showcased his exceptional skill and tactical acumen. The delivery, tantalizingly full and outside off, enticed Ollie Robinson to attempt a risky sweep back. However, Robinson’s premeditated approach proved to be a fatal mistake. He misjudged the sharp inward spin of the ball, completely missing the link, exposing his stumps. The ball slammed into his leg stump in no time, leaving the batsman stunned. The dismissal highlighted Robinson’s inability to adapt to quality spin under pressure and highlighted Hasaranga’s uncanny ability to read the batsman’s intent and execute his variations with precision. This critical breakthrough further swung the game 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 struggle with the bat
The ILT20 2025 clash between the Giants and the Vipers has been one-sided so far, with the Vipers’ bowlers dictating the conditions at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. After taking the field first, the Vipers struck early, putting away Adam Lyth in the first more by just one. The Giants faltered further in the powerplay, losing three crucial wickets for 32 runs. James Vince he was the only bright spot for the Giants, remaining unbeaten on 46 off 40 balls. However, his teammates failed to provide meaningful support as Lockie Fergusonfire spell (3/19) i Mohammad Amirhis accuracy (2/14) wreaked havoc. Hasaranga’s dismissal of Ollie Robinson with the wrong ‘un highlighted the Giants’ struggles against spin. With just 89 runs on the board and two wickets remaining in the 16th over, the Giants are looking at a sub-par total on a decent batting surface.
Also WATCH: Sikandar Raza hits right to dismiss Muhammad Waseem in ILT20 2025.
