In a dramatic moment during the Second Eleven Twenty20 final between Somerset and Yorkshire at Wormsley on Tuesday, July 16, Ben Cliff stunned everyone with a remarkable catch and bowled to dismiss Somerset’s Ned Leonard.
The incident occurred when Leonard, facing a full-length delivery, struck the ball cleanly down the ground. However, his shot ricocheted off the non-striker and redirected towards the bowler, Ben Cliff. Displaying exceptional reflexes and presence of mind, Cliff managed to stay focused on the ball till the last moment and pulled off an extraordinary deflection catch.
The video, shared by Yorkshire Vikings on social media platform X, captured the moment perfectly, showcasing Cliff’s agility and alertness. Yorkshire Vikings captioned the post, “How about this for a caught and bowled by Ben Cliff,” highlighting the exceptional nature of the dismissal.
Ned Leonard, the Somerset tail-ender, was left stunned as he departed for a two-ball duck, unable to believe his misfortune in falling prey to such an unusual dismissal.
Ben Cliff’s heroics weren’t confined to just this moment. Throughout the final, he displayed his bowling prowess by picking up three crucial wickets for just 30 runs in his four overs. This performance added to his impressive season tally of seven wickets in six games, underlining his value to the Yorkshire Vikings team.
Cliff’s exceptional catching and bowled will undoubtedly be remembered as one of the highlights of the Second Eleven Twenty20 final in cricket history, showcasing not only his cricketing skills but also his ability to seize crucial moments in the game.
