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Wicketkeeper Denies Own Bowler for Strategic Advantage
11 Dec, 2025
Summary
- Pooran chose not to stump Holden, allowing him to return to crease.
- Holden was strategically retired out for 42 runs off 37 balls.
- Desert Vipers secured a narrow one-run victory.
During a recent ILT20 match, West Indies wicketkeeper Nicholas Pooran made an unusual decision not to stump batter Max Holden. Despite Holden missing a shot from spinner Rashid Khan, Pooran held the ball, allowing Holden to safely return to his crease.
This strategic move aimed to keep the slower-moving Holden on the field for the crucial death overs, with the intention of retiring him out. Shortly after, Holden was indeed retired out for 42 runs off 37 deliveries.
The Desert Vipers successfully defended their score of 4-159, bowling out MI Emirates for 9-158. This tight finish resulted in a one-run victory for the Vipers, who maintain their undefeated streak in the tournament with four wins.
