A Truly Rare Dismissal
Cricket has given us some odd moments over the years, but the Caribbean Premier League 2025 delivered one that most people have probably never seen before. West Indies batter Shai Hope was dismissed in a way that left everyone stunned — a hit wicket on a wide ball.
Yes, you read that right. The delivery was called wide, yet it still ended with the batter losing his wicket.
What Actually Happened?
Hope shuffled across his crease to reach for a wide delivery. In doing so, his bat accidentally clipped the stumps and dislodged the bails. The umpire signalled wide, but since Hope himself had broken the stumps, the decision was clear: out, hit wicket.
It’s the kind of dismissal that makes you blink twice. After all, how often does a player get out to a ball they technically couldn’t even reach properly?
Why Everyone’s Talking About It
The clip of Hope’s dismissal spread quickly online. Supporters called it one of the strangest moments in recent T20 cricket. Some people laughed it off as plain misfortune, while others pointed out how perfectly it highlighted the game’s unusual rules.
It also sparked a small debate on whether a batter should really be given out on a wide delivery. The answer, according to the laws of cricket, is yes. And Hope is now the latest name added to cricket’s collection of rare dismissals.
Cricket’s Quirky Charm
These quirky moments are exactly why cricket never stops surprising us. From debates over “Mankading” to unusual run-outs, the sport always finds a way to surprise. Shai Hope’s unusual dismissal will now stand out as one of those unforgettable stories people will be talking about long after this CPL season ends.
