During the 8th match of the 2024 Major League Cricket (MLC) between the Seattle Orcas and the Washington Freedom, all-rounder Imad Wasim produced a moment of magic with a remarkable one-handed catch to dismiss batter Mukhtar Ahmed.
Imad Wasim plucks a stunner
The incident occurred in the 8th over of the Freedom’s innings, with Mukhtar looking to attack the bowling of Nandre Burger. Burger delivered a short ball that Mukhtar attempted to punch through the off-side, but the ball flew rapidly towards the Pakistani all-rounder stationed at cover. Reacting instinctively, Wasim leapt to his left and plucked the ball out of the air with his left hand, completing a stunning catch that left both the player and the crowd in disbelief.
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Wasim’s surprising reaction after taking the catch
Wasim’s reaction after taking the catch perfectly encapsulated the sheer brilliance of the moment. He stood still for a few seconds, staring at his hand in apparent disbelief, before breaking into a wide grin and laughing at his accomplishment. It was a display of pure athleticism and quick reflexes from the experienced all-rounder, who had even surprised himself with the dismissal’s quality.
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Match summary
The Seattle Orcas faced the Washington Freedom in the 8th MLC 2024 match at the Grand Prairie Stadium in Dallas. Washington Freedom won the toss and elected to bowl.
The Orcas struggled to get going, with key batters like Quinton de Kock and Heinrich Klaasen contributing 24 and 51 runs, respectively. Lockie Ferguson and Saurabh Netravalkar shared seven wickets to bowl out the Orcas for 124 in 19.4 overs.
In response, Washington Freedom’s Lahiru Milantha and Obus Pienaar anchored a crucial unbeaten 63-run partnership to guide their team to 127 with 10 balls to spare.
Despite the Orcas’ efforts to defend, Washington Freedom’s resilience and steady batting ensured a five-wicket victory, moving them to the top of the points table.
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