ILT20 2025 [WATCH]: Wanindu Hasaranga bamboozles Ollie Robinson with a wrong’un during Gulf Giants vs Desert Vipers game

In a pivotal moment during the International League (ILT20) 2025 clash between Gulf Giants and Desert Vipers, Wanindu Hasaranga showcased his brilliance by cleaning up Ollie Robinson with a deceptive wrong’un.

Wanindu Hasaranga’s masterful wrong’un castles Ollie Robinson

Delivering the fifth ball of his first over, Hasaranga unleashed a masterful wrong’un that showcased his exceptional skill and tactical acumen. The delivery, flighted enticingly full and just outside off, baited Ollie Robinson into attempting a risky reverse sweep. However, Robinson’s premeditated approach proved to be a fatal error. Misjudging the sharp inward turn of the ball, he completely missed the connection, exposing his stumps. The ball crashed emphatically into his leg stump in a blink, leaving the batter stunned. The dismissal highlighted Robinson’s inability to adapt to quality spin under pressure and underscored Hasaranga’s uncanny ability to read a batter’s intent and execute his variations with precision. This critical breakthrough further tilted the game in favor of the Vipers, reducing the Gulf Giants to a precarious 35/4.

Here’s the video:

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Desert Vipers dominate as Gulf Giants struggle with the bat

The ILT20 2025 clash between Giants and Vipers has been one-sided so far, with the Vipers’ bowlers dictating terms at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. After electing to field first, the Vipers struck early, dismissing Adam Lyth in the first over for just one. Giants faltered further in the powerplay, losing three key wickets for 32 runs. James Vince has been the lone bright spot for the Giants, remaining unbeaten on 46 off 40 balls. However, his teammates failed to provide meaningful support as Lockie Ferguson’s fiery spell (3/19) and Mohammad Amir’s precision (2/14) wreaked havoc. Hasaranga’s dismissal of Ollie Robinson with a wrong’un highlighted the Giants’ struggles against spin. With just 89 runs on the board and two wickets remaining in the 16th over, the Giants are staring at a below-par total on a decent batting surface.