In an exciting moment during the 12th match of the International T20 League (ILT20) 2025 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Gerhard Erasmus and Ibrahim Zadran made an amazing concerted effort to fire Andre Russell. The spectacular catch became the highlight of the Gulf Giants’ dominant performance against the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders.
Andre Russell falls to incredible team effort
The stunning dismissal came in the Knight Riders’ 15th innings. Left arm spinner facing forward Ayyan Afzal KhanRussell looked to launch a full delivery into the stands with a powerful blow. The ball rose high, traveling almost beyond the distance, but Erasmus, stationed near the boundary rope, jumped to scoop it out of the air with one hand. Realizing that he was losing his balance and about to cross the boundary, Erasmus threw the ball in the air towards Zadran, who ran from mid-wicket to complete the catch. The dismissal not only demonstrated exceptional athleticism but also highlighted impeccable coordination between the two fielders.
Here is the video:
A giant effort to get rid of André the Giant! 🫡
Erasmus, what have you done here? Russell can’t believe it and neither can we 😱 #ILT20onZee #T20HeroesKaJalwa #DPWorldILT20 #GGvADKR pic.twitter.com/rBstQp1brN
– Zee Grillo (@ilt20onzee) January 19, 2025
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Abu Dhabi Knight Riders get decent total
Despite a solid start, Abu Dhabi Knight Riders could only manage 176/9 in their 20 overs. Michael-Kyle Pepper He anchored the innings with a quickfire 57 off 35 balls, but the team struggled to maintain momentum after his dismissal.
Aayan emerged as Gulf Giants’ star bowler, bowling a stunning spell of 4/16 to dismantle the Knight Riders’ middle order. Their accurate and disciplined bowling, along with the brilliance of Erasmus and Zadran, kept the score under control for the second half of the innings.