'Greatest dropped catch' in cricket history goes viral: Watch video
What's the story
A village league cricket match featuring Sanderstead Cricket Club and Merton Boars has gained widespread attention due to a humorous fielding mishap. The incident featured Sanderstead's Stuey Elleray, who fumbled the ball for seven times before ultimately dropping it. This amusing event was captured on video and has since gone viral, sparking a flurry of reactions from fans worldwide.
Fumble details
Elleray's fumble: A light-hearted moment in cricket
The incident happened when Mark Barber of Merton Boars, having already scored a century, was trying to boost his team's total. Elleray, positioned at long-on, missed an easy catch and juggled the ball seven times before finally dropping it. Despite the blunder, Elleray was seen laughing about his mistake on the field.
Online reactions
Social media reacts to 'greatest dropped catch ever'
Elleray's fumble has been labeled by fans on social media as one of the biggest 'hall of shame' moments in cricket, with some even dubbing it the "greatest dropped catch ever." The viral video was shared by That's So Village on their official handle, leading to a wave of reactions from netizens. One user humorously commented, "Bro tried so hard to drop it and succeeded at the end."
Game result
Match outcome unaffected by Elleray's fumble
Despite the viral incident, Elleray's drop did not significantly impact the match's outcome. Barber retired shortly after the incident, and Sanderstead went on to secure a comfortable victory. The team successfully chased down a target of 240 in only 30.3 overs with eight wickets in hand, making Barber's unbeaten 117 ultimately ineffective. All top-five batters from Sanderstead contributed to this convincing win.
Twitter Post
Twitter Post
We have a winner.
— That’s So Village (@ThatsSoVillage) August 19, 2024
The best dropped catch in village cricket history! 😂
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