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New Zealand wicketkeeper-batter Tim Seifert showcased exceptional glovework in the ongoing ILT20 2025, producing a brilliant run out that reminded fans of legendary Indian captain MS Dhoni. The stunning effort came during Match 23 between Dubai Capitals and Sharjah Warriorz at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.
Seifert’s quick reflexes and presence of mind turned an ordinary throw into a moment of brilliance, dismissing Najibullah Zadran in a manner strikingly similar to Dhoni’s famous flick-run outs.
Tim Seifert’s lightning-quick run out dismisses Najibullah Zadran
The moment unfolded in the 13th over of Dubai Capitals’ innings when Ashton Agar bowled to Shai Hope. Hope nudged the ball towards cover and called for a quick single. Najibullah, at the non-striker’s end, responded to the call but showed little urgency in completing the run.
Sensing an opportunity, Jason Roy quickly charged in, picked up the ball, and lobbed an awkward throw towards the keeper’s end. The throw was far from perfect, but Seifert, stationed behind the stumps, reacted instinctively, flicking the ball onto the stumps with lightning speed. Najibullah made no attempt to dive or stretch his bat, resulting in a straightforward but spectacular run out.
The dismissal instantly drew comparisons to Dhoni’s signature run-outs, where the former Indian captain would often use minimal movement to dislodge the bails in a fraction of a second. Fans on social media quickly pointed out the similarities between Seifert’s effort and Dhoni’s legendary glovework.
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MSD, is that you? 👀
A stunning piece of work from Seifert to send back Najibullah‼️ 🍿#ILT20onZee #DPWorldILT20 #T20HeroesKaJalwa #DCvSW pic.twitter.com/MyVEhF5N09
— Zee Cricket (@ilt20onzee) January 28, 2025
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Sharjah Warriorz dominate with a flawless chase
Sharjah Warriorz showcased a dominant performance, comfortably defeating Dubai Capitals at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Opting to bowl first, Sharjah’s bowlers kept Dubai Capitals in check, restricting them to 131/9 in 20 overs, with Hope’s 45 off 52 balls being the only notable contribution. In response, Johnson Charles (71 off 33) and Tom Kohler-Cadmore (54 off 32) put on a scintillating opening stand, chasing down the target in just 11.5 overs, winning the contest by 9 wickets.
