During a Tamil Nadu Premier League (TNPL) 2025 match between Dindigul Dragons and Siechem Madurai Panthers, an extraordinary incident unfolded. A batsman’s shot barely left the 30-yard circle, yet the batting pair managed to convert it into four runs, much to the dismay of the fielding side. Ravichandran Ashwin, the captain of the Dindigul Dragons, was visibly frustrated by the sequence of events. The incident, reminiscent of gully cricket errors, occurred in the 19th over, involving tailender Gurjapneet Singh. After the initial shot, Ashwin’s throw missed, leading to a series of fielding blunders, including misfields by the bowler, the wicketkeeper, and another fielder. The batsmen capitalized on these errors, resulting in four runs through overthrows. The incident quickly went viral, generating widespread amusement. Despite the fielding mishaps, Dindigul Dragons won the match convincingly. Ashwin scored 49 runs, while Shivam Singh’s 86-run knock secured the win for the Dragons in just 12.3 overs, with only one wicket lost.
