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In a thrilling moment during the 12th match of the International League T20 (ILT20) 2025 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Gerhard Erasmus and Ibrahim Zadran pulled off a jaw-dropping joint effort to dismiss Andre Russell. The spectacular catch became the highlight of the Gulf Giants’ dominant performance against the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders.
Andre Russell falls to an incredible team effort
The breathtaking dismissal occurred in the 15th over of the Knight Riders’ innings. Facing left-arm spinner Aayan Afzal Khan, Russell looked to launch a full delivery into the stands with a powerful slog. The ball soared high, traveling almost beyond long-on, but Erasmus, stationed near the boundary rope, leaped to pluck it out of the air with one hand. Realizing he was losing balance and about to cross the boundary, Erasmus flung the ball mid-air to Zadran, who sprinted in from deep mid-wicket to complete the catch. The dismissal not only showcased exceptional athleticism but also highlighted flawless coordination between the two fielders.
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A Giant effort to get rid of Andre the Giant! 🫡
Erasmus, what have you done here? Russell cannot believe it, and neither can we 😱 #ILT20onZee #T20HeroesKaJalwa #DPWorldILT20 #GGvADKR pic.twitter.com/rBstQp1brN
— Zee Cricket (@ilt20onzee) January 19, 2025
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Abu Dhabi Knight Riders post a decent total
Despite a solid start, the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders could only manage 176/9 in their 20 overs. Michael-Kyle Pepper anchored the innings with a quickfire 57 off 35 balls, but the team struggled to maintain momentum after his dismissal.
Aayan emerged as the star bowler for the Gulf Giants, delivering a stunning spell of 4/16 to dismantle the Knight Riders’ middle order. His accurate and disciplined bowling, coupled with the fielding brilliance of Erasmus and Zadran, kept the scoring in check during the latter half of the innings.
