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This 4th game International League T20 (ILT20) 2025 Saw the glory of the moment dubai capital‘ Captain Sikandar Razawho registered a sensational victory in the MI Emirates opener Muhammad Waseem. The game at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium was action-packed, but it was Raza’s defense that proved to be the game-changing moment.
Sikandar Raza defends brilliantly to beat Muhammad Waseem
In the 5th innings of the MI Emirates match, Waseem and Tom Banton Found myself involved in a serious communication error. For Dushmantha ChameeraOn a backward delivery, Wasim defended the ball back to the bowler. Chameela dropped the ball and the ball rolled toward midfield. What followed was chaos.
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Uncertain at first, Wasim called for a quick single, but Banton hesitated and decided against it, leaving Wasim stranded midway down the pitch. Raza, who was standing in the midfield, quickly picked up the ball and hit the stumps at the forward end with a precise pass to Wasim’s penalty area.
This exceptional effort from Raza not only showcased his athleticism and accuracy but also gave Dubai Capitals a much-needed break on the power play.
Here is the video:
📞 Poor communication, gone!
Sikandar Raza seized the opportunity and chased the stumps, catching Muhammad Waseem at long range.
A talented wicket🎁 #MIEvDC #DPWorldILT20 #AllInForCricket@DPWorldUAE @DP_World @Dubai_Capitals pic.twitter.com/mWO1A84iTk
— International League T20 (@ILT20Official) January 13, 2025
MI Emirates announces competitive overall results
Despite the setback, MI Emirates posted a strong 187/7 in 20 overs. The top performer for MI Emirates was Banton who scored an impressive 74 runs with 9 fours and 2 sixes off 52 balls. Nicholas Pullanhe blasted 59 runs in just 29 deliveries, including six towering sixes.
