'That's how to treat a hat-trick!' - Abrar spoils Gleeson's attempt
MI London bowler Richard Gleeson is on for his hat-trick after dismissing SunRisers Leeds' Zak Crawley and Benny Howell in two balls, only for number 11 batter Abrar Ahmed to spoil his moment by hitting a six.
A late flourish from Abrar Ahmed denied Richard Gleeson a celebrated hat-trick in a moment that quickly became the talking point of the match, according to a BBC Sports video report.
Gleeson had put himself on the brink of a rare bowling milestone after dismissing SunRisers Leeds batters Zak Crawley and Benny Howell in consecutive deliveries. With the crowd and fielders briefly primed for a hat-trick ball, number 11 Abrar Ahmed intervened in emphatic fashion, striking a six to halt the sequence and spoil Gleeson’s chance of completing the trio of wickets.
The clip captures the tension and the immediate release of pressure that followed Abrar’s shot, turning what could have been a memorable passage for MI London’s bowler into a sudden reset. In cricket, a hat-trick remains one of the game’s most striking feats, and Gleeson had edged close enough for the moment to carry real anticipation. Abrar’s response ensured the contest moved in a different direction.
The footage, based on a monitored public feed, highlights how quickly momentum can swing in T20-style cricket, where a single ball can change the feel of an innings. Gleeson’s twin breakthroughs had created a chance for MI London to finish the over with a major reward, but Abrar’s six instead gave SunRisers Leeds a brief but meaningful reprieve.
BBC Sports shared the video of the incident, which focused on the bowling spell and the dramatic ending to the hat-trick attempt. The report was based on the available public feed and showed the key sequence without additional match details.
For MI London, Gleeson’s effort still stood out as a strong burst of bowling, with two wickets in two balls placing him within touching distance of a notable achievement. For SunRisers Leeds, Abrar’s counterpunch was a reminder that even lower-order batters can alter the mood of an over with one clean strike.
Source: BBC Sports - https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/videos/cr7kvjmjpd5o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
