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Cricket has seen its fair share of unusual but humorous moments, whether it’s players celebrating too early or fielders colliding in pursuit of a catch. These quirky incidents often leave fans and players laughing despite the seriousness of the game.
Hilarious incident in CPL 2024
Another such comical moment unfolded during the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2024, adding to the rich collection of funny instances on the cricket field. The moment occurred in the 13th match of the tournament between Barbados Royals and Antigua and Barbuda Falcons.
Rovman Powell and Rahkeem Cornwall’s collison
In the 16th over, Antigua and Barbuda Falcons’ Sam Billings mistimed a shot that sent the ball into the air, offering what looked like a simple catch. However, things took a funny turn when two fielders, Rovman Powell and Rahkeem Cornwall, both charged towards the ball, only to gently collide and miss the catch. The collision, though minor, caused enough confusion for the ball to drop safely, leaving fans chuckling as Billings escaped unscathed.
Here is the video:
Oh no! “Do not try tackle that guy” 🤣 #CPL24 #CricketPlayedLouder #BiggestPartyInSport pic.twitter.com/wRTQGzG2x5
— CPL T20 (@CPL) September 16, 2024
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Barbados Royals secure victory via DLS method
Despite the amusing fielding mishap, Barbados Royals went on to win the match by 10 runs via the DLS method. Antigua and Barbuda Falcons posted 176/5, with Justin Greaves scoring 61 and Billings adding 56. In response, Barbados Royals reached 127/3 in 14.3 overs, with Quinton de Kock leading the chase with 48 runs.
When rain returned in the 15th over of Barbados Royals’ chase, they were ahead by 10 runs on the DLS method. With the weather showing no signs of improvement, the match was eventually abandoned, and the Royals were declared the winners by 10 runs under the DLS method. De Kock’s crucial knock of 48 and steady contributions from the middle order ensured that Barbados were in a strong position before the rain halted play, securing them a vital win in the Caribbean Premier League 2024.
