As the race to the finals heats up, cricket fans are being treated to some thrilling and nail-biting encounters. The ongoing Global Super League has delivered high-intensity action, with every match carrying huge significance as teams battle for a spot in the title clash.

In one such tense match, Rangpur Riders were defending a modest total of 159 runs. During a crucial moment, all-rounder Iftikhar Ahmed dropped an important catch of Niroshan Dickwella, which could have shifted the momentum in the opposition’s favor. The missed opportunity did not go unnoticed, as fans reacted with sarcasm and criticism towards the all-rounder for the costly error.

Despite the dropped catch, Rangpur Riders held their nerves in the final overs. Their bowlers stepped up under pressure and ensured the team crossed the finish line. With this hard-fought win, Rangpur Riders secured a place in the final of the Global Super League 2025, keeping their championship hopes alive.

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Iftikhar Ahmed’s Comedy of Errors:

The cricket world witnessed thrilling T20 heats as the Global Super Leagues are spreading unreal thrills. As the Rangpur Riders and the Dubai Capitals crossed swords in the eighth match of the clash, fans were treated to a nail-biter. Setting a target of 159, the Riders’ bowlers took charge and lit up the game with fiery spells to defend the total.

In the fourth over of the second innings, Pakistani all-rounder Iftikhar Ahmed came to bowl, and Dickwella was on strike. After Iftikhar bowled the fourth delivery, the batter slogged it, but the ball soared high and went towards the bowler.

Among all, Iftikhar’s approach grabbed the attention. He theatrically gestured for the ball to come to him, only to fumble an easy catch. Even the commentators couldn’t resist a sarcastic dig, leaving fans in splits over the comical blunder. The moment has gone viral.

Ball was scared of falling into the mighty hands of Iftimania 🤣pic.twitter.com/Ux9baKiUR4

— Kh4N PCT (@Kh4N_PCT) July 16, 2025

Rangpur Riders Head Towards the Big Final:

The Global Super League 2025 continues to thrill cricket fans, and the recent clash between Rangpur Riders and Dubai Capitals added more excitement to the tournament. With their latest win, the Riders extended their unbeaten run and delivered another impressive performance.

Batting first, Rangpur suffered an early blow as Ibrahim Zadran was dismissed for just 1 run. However, a steady 37-run stand between Soumya Sarkar and Kyle Mayers helped stabilize the innings. The Capitals' bowlers kept the pressure on, but a crucial 57-run partnership between Iftikhar Ahmed and Nurul Hasan gave the Riders a much-needed boost, helping them post 150 runs.

Defending the target, Rangpur's bowlers rose to the occasion. Saif Hassan and Khaled Ahmed delivered fiery spells that kept the Dubai Capitals in check. Despite some resistance, the Capitals fell short by 8 runs. With this hard-fought win, Rangpur Riders booked their spot in the finals, where they’ll meet the Guyana Amazon Warriors on July 18.

A 31-year-old Sri Lankan cricketer, who was suspended from all forms of cricket due to an alleged anti-doping rule violation, has been cleared to play all formats of the game.

Last September, Niroshan Dickwella was officially suspended from all formats of the game for three years, effective from August 13, 2024, due to an alleged anti-doping rule violation during the Lanka Premier League 2024. In accordance with World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) guidelines, the Sri Lanka Anti-Doping Agency (SLADA) conducted the tests and had positive results. 

Dickwella accepted the A-sample test results and hadn’t made any official request for the B-sample testing. Before his three-year official suspension, the Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) suspended him from the game indefinitely last August.

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Niroshan Dickwella won the appeal

Dickwella later appealed the decision with evidence that the substance used wasn’t related to enhancing sports performance and wasn’t consumed during the tournament. Ultimately, the 31-year-old Lankan cricketer Dickwella won the battle as the SLC has lifted his ban from the game with immediate effect.

In the LPL 2024, Dickwella led the Galle Marvels, who finished as the runners-up. The left-handed batter scored 184 runs in 10 games (average 18.40 and strike rate 153.33), and he was the fourth leading run-scorer for his team in that competition. In that tournament, he scored one half-century. 

Niroshan Dickwella: International career

Dickwella last played for the Sri Lanka national cricket team in March 2023 when they played the Christchurch Test against the hosts New Zealand. His last ODI was the Colombo ODI against Australia in June 2022. Meanwhile, the 2021 Southampton T20I against the hosts England in June 2021 was his last T20I match. 

After making his international cricket debut in 2014, Dickwella has played 54 Tests, 55 ODIs, and 28 T20Is. In his international career, the left-handed batter has scored 2757 Test runs, 1604 ODI runs, and 480 T20I runs.