PSL 2024 | Twitter reacts as David Willey’s overconfidence costs him crucial catch

02/25/2024

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Confidence can pave the way to success, yet excess of it can yield unfavourable outcomes. A clear example of the same unfolded during Multan Sultans' match when David Willey's assured call for a catch ended in a missed opportunity, showcasing the downside of unchecked confidence.

‌Chasing a target of 181 runs, the Quetta Gladiators embarked on their innings with promise, notching up eight runs in the opening two overs. Yet, the momentum was soon disrupted when Multan's Mohammad Ali scalped Jason Roy, providing the Sultans with an early breakthrough in the third over. With the spotlight now on Khwaja Nafay and Saud Shakeel, the onus fell on them to steer Multan Sultans towards a competitive total within the powerplay. However, Multan's woes in the field persisted as David Willey squandered a straightforward catch, leaving the Gladiators stunned and adding to their woes.

In the fifth ball of the fourth over, Willey delivered a length ball, prompting Shakeel to flick it, resulting in the ball edging straight up into the air. Willey, anticipating the catch, gestured to the cover fielder, Usman Khan, indicating it was his catch. Usman, poised for a possible rebound off Willey's palm, crouched down. However, Willey juggled the ball twice, nearly securing it with a spectacular left-handed effort from Usman, who unfortunately couldn't hold on. Amidst the confusion, Multan's wicketkeeper, Mohammad Rizwan, also rushed from his position to attempt a catch.

Twitter users erupted in laughter at the comical drop, while Willey's overconfident call ultimately proved costly for his team, resulting in the loss of a crucial wicket.

Costly drop

— Shanaka Kundu (@KunduShanaka)

That was funny

𝗡𝗼𝗼𝗼𝗼𝗼𝗼𝗼 𝗱𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗱! 😮

How costly will this be? 😬 | |
— PakistanSuperLeague (@thePSLt20)

Finally got him

Saud Shakeel is dismissed after making a quick 24, Willey taking the wicket. |
— Saim Butt (@Saimbutt_19)

Easy catch

Easy catch of Saud shakeel dropped by David Willey 🫣🫣
— Shahid wani (@shayu9682)

Cuties

Willey standing behind Abbas hahahahaha cuties😭
— hj ྀིྀིྀིྀིྀི (@hajraaa__)

Chota don

Willey dropped Chota don
— Uzair Shaukat (@uzair_shaukat88)

Lol

what even was it willey? 😭😭
— RIDA. (@cluelessminnion)

Its continuing

He's put it down!

Regulation error by Multan, as Willey shells a catch off his own bowling.

Saud gets a life on 5, as the PSL dropped catch tally continues to grow.

To make matters worse, Saud has dispatched the next delivery for four.
— Behram Qazi 🇵🇰 🇨🇦 (@DeafMango)

Bad fielding

What was that Willey. Shit fielding 😡
— cricket fanatic (@AimaAmir3)

Granted life

Saud Shakeel on the pull this time, making full use of the life granted to him by Willey.

He's been mighty impressive as an opener this PSL.
— Behram Qazi 🇵🇰 🇨🇦 (@DeafMango)

PSL 2024 | Twitter reacts as David Willey’s overconfidence costs him crucial catch

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