The Abu Dhabi T10 League final delivered a highlight reel for the ages. It was all thanks to a jaw-dropping display by Jos Buttler. The English skipper first took an extraordinary catch on the field. He then followed it up with a match-winning six to help Deccan Gladiators win the Abu Dhabi T10 League.
Jos Buttler’s Stunning Catch in the Abu Dhabi T10 League.
It was the eighth over of the Morrisville Samp Army innings, and Faf du Plessis looked set to explode, sitting on 34 from 23 balls. Richard Gleeson bowled a clever slower delivery, tempting Du Plessis into a big swing. The South African obliged but failed to find the sweet spot.
What followed was pure artistry. At deep midwicket, Buttler covered the ground at a rate of a cheetah hunting, sprinting to his left. Buttler hurled himself into a full stretch dive as the ball flew toward cow corner. He clutched the ball in his hands just inches above the turf.
It was not just a catch; it was a match-winning moment. The crowd went berserk, commentators were left speechless, and even Du Plessis acknowledged the brilliance before trudging back to the pavilion.
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Watch Jos Buttler’s Jaw-Dropping Catch Here:
Du Plessis’ Wicket Shifts Momentum
Du Plessis was the lynchpin for the Samp Army’s innings, and his dismissal triggered a dramatic slowdown. Morrisville, who had been looking to accelerate, stuttered to 104/7 in their 10 overs. It was a score that felt underwhelming for a final.
Buttler’s effort didn’t just remove a dangerous batter; it injected adrenaline into the Deccan Gladiators. It shifted the moment in the favour of the Deccan Gladiators.
Jos Buttler Finishes Abu Dhabi T10 League in Style
If his fielding was spectacular, Buttler’s batting was clinical. Walking in at number four, he brought calm assurance to a blistering chase. The Gladiators were off to a flyer, with Tom Kohler-Cadmore and Nicholas Pooran smashing 51 runs for the first wicket in no time.
After Pooran’s 10-ball 28 and Rilee Rossouw’s quick cameo, it was Buttler’s turn to take center stage. With 105 to chase, the Gladiators were cruising. Buttler made sure there were no hiccups.
The final blow came in the seventh over. Afghanistan’s young spinner Qais Ahmad delivered a full-length ball in the slot. Buttler didn’t hold back. With a clean swing of the bat, he sent the ball soaring over cow corner, sealing the win in emphatic style.
Buttler Seals the win with a six:
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