ILT20 | Twitter reacts as Liam ‘bewildered’ Dawson misses straightforward catch replicating Pak-type fielding

02/15/2024

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Errors are a part of human nature, but when playing on a grand stage, one should exercise greater caution. Gulf Giants' Liam Dawson failed to seize a golden opportunity by missing an easy catch that could have disrupted the crucial opening partnership of Dubai Capitals in the Qualifier 2 at Sharjah.

‌Chasing 139 runs put up by the Gulf Giants, the Dubai Capitals were off to a splendid start with openers Leus du Plooy and Tom Banton hitting the ball out of the park scoring 73/0 at the end of the powerplay. While the Giants bowlers looked desperate for a wicket, the partnership between du Plooy and Banton was steadily laying the foundation for their team's advancement to the finals. Nonetheless, the carnage stabilised as the duo managed to accumulate 22 runs from the powerplay until the 10th over. However, the Giants missed a golden opportunity to dismantle the opening pair, with everything seemingly going awry for the defending champions.

In the third ball of the 11th over by Carlos Braithwaite, a well-set Banton tried to come down the crease and aimed to drive. Failing to have a proper connection, the ball's top edge sent it skyward towards square leg where Dawson was stationed. He briskly went back from his position and aimed to grab it without extending his hands. Shimron Hetmyer running in from deep square leg, added to Dawson's confusion, leading to a missed opportunity as he twirled and failed to make the easy catch.

The Twitterverse and the Gulf Giants contingent were astonished to witness this type of fielding.

What's going on?

pic.twitter.com/LwkM4NMKFf
— Jas Pope (@jas_pope93438) February 15, 2024

For him.

Currently watching ILT20 just for this man#ILT20 pic.twitter.com/v70E8vczkh
— Batman🦇👱 (@ordinaryguy07_) February 15, 2024

All about money

It's good to see youngsters like Aayan Afzal Khan earning some extra money with their match salary. Truly ILT20 and BPL are best for players to earn a bit more money.
— BabluMinati (@BabluMinati) February 15, 2024

Looks like

Deus de plooy looks like @PulkitSamrat.#Ilt20
— Manvendra Singh🇮🇳⚔️ (@Manvend67160712) February 15, 2024

Thats too much

Giants have bowled 13 wides in 38 balls bc😭#ILT20
— No-One 🇮🇳 (@CursedSe7en) February 15, 2024

In the knock out

Our blood DuPloy is hosting a show in a knock out in Sharjah v defending champions Gulf Giants ILT20.

Absolute carnage in Power Play.

Should tell him that he may need to face Mumbai in Finals 😪
— Unsold IPL Player (@Leg_shift_D) February 15, 2024

Horrible