Men’s Hundred | Twitter ablaze as Keaton Jennings and Topley engage in heated mid-match confrontation

08/14/2024

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Remaining calm and composed on the field is crucial, but when emotions run high, things can take a different turn. This was evident in the game between London Spirit and Northern Superchargers, where Keaton Jennings lost his cool after being dismissed and had a tense exchange with Reece Topley.

‌Aiming to secure a crucial two points and strengthen their qualification hopes, Superchargers skipper Harry Brook won the toss and elected to field first. The decision paid off as Reece Topley struck early dismissing Michael Kyle-Pepper in the 11th over. With the London side reeling from the early setback, they looked to Keaton Jennings to anchor the innings and showcase his class. However, Jennings' stay at the crease was short-lived, ending in a tense confrontation with Topley after being dismissed.

Jennings began the fifth set with a bang, smashing two sixes and a four off Topley, setting the stage for a promising innings. But on the 25th delivery, Topley delivered a short and wide ball outside off stump. Jennings attempted to send it over deep backward point for another six but mistimed his shot. The ball sailed into the hands of Patrick Brown, who made a comfortable catch.

As Brown completed the catch and Jennings prepared to walk off, an exchange of words ensued between him and Topley. The batter was visibly frustrated and said something to Topley, who responded in kind. The 32-year-old left the field fuming and even had a brief discussion with the third umpire. The incident quickly caught the attention of the Twitterverse, with fans flocking to social media to discuss the heated moment.

eated scenes here!

— Gill Bill (@bill_gill76078)

May be they have?

Do Keaton Jennings and Reece have a history between them 🤔?
— Delhi Capitals Fan (@pantiyerfc)

Why would Reece do that?

Winding up the nicest man in cricket is not on ! Keaton Jennings should not to be sledged.
— David Adamson (@DavidGAdamson)

Yeah!

One shot too Many , and Keaton Jennings goes !
— 🔁 (@Tutterdotcom)

Haha!

This but it's me glancing at the screen just now to see Keaton Jennings get out for 30 off 12
— Xavier Voigt-Hill (@voigthill)

Nicely done!

Smart play from Keaton Jennings 👏 |
— The Hundred (@thehundred)

No comments!

Reece Topley instead of Ben Dwarshuis…why? Topley hasn’t exactly shone in the 100. At least Ben can hit a ball and has taken a few wickets.
— Jack Sutton (@jsuttonwrites)

Men’s Hundred | Twitter ablaze as Keaton Jennings and Topley engage in heated mid-match confrontation

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