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[Watch] David Warner Drops Simple Catch To Hand Punjab Kings Easy Win Vs DC

David Warner dropped an absolute sitter (Twitter)David Warner dropped an absolute sitter (Twitter)

In a nail-biting finish that had cricket fans on the edge of their seats, Delhi Capitals suffered a heart-wrenching defeat against Punjab Kings in their opening clash of the IPL 2024 on Saturday in Mullanpur.

The match, which seemed to tilt in favour of the Delhi Capitals in the final overs, slipped through their fingers, quite literally, owing to a costly blunder by David Warner.


David Warner's dropped catch turned the tide for Punjab Kings

With the match hanging by a thread and Punjab Kings needing just eight runs from the remaining seven balls, the stage was set for a dramatic turnaround. The penultimate over, bowled by Khaleel Ahmed, was a roller coaster of emotions, starting with Punjab's batsmen scampering for two quick singles.

Ahmed then turned the tide in Delhi's favour, claiming two crucial wickets in consecutive deliveries. The fifth ball of the over was a dot, which set the stage for a climax that nobody anticipated.

As Punjab Kings' batsman, Harpreet Brar flat-batted a short-of-length delivery from Khaleel Ahmed towards long-on, all eyes were on David Warner, known for his impeccable fielding skills.

Warner, charging in from the deep, got both hands to what seemed like an absolute sitter, a catch he would usually pocket with his eyes closed. However, the ball slipped through his hands, leaving fans and players in disbelief.

Watch: David Warner dropped catch video

The David Warner dropped catch not only reduced the equation to a manageable six runs needed off the final over but also allowed Punjab to chase down the target of 175 runs with four balls to spare.

This match will undoubtedly be a tough pill to swallow for the Delhi Capitals, who showed grit and determination to claw their way back into the game, only to see their efforts undone in a split second.