Rahkeem Cornwall, often hailed as the ‘heaviest hitter’ in pro cricket, never fails to capture fans’ attention when he steps onto the field. Playing for Barbados Royals in a Caribbean Premier League 2023 (CPL 2023) clash against the Saint Lucia Kings, the all-rounder added a dash of unexpected drama right from the first ball. Facing off against Matthew Forde, Cornwall deftly flicked the ball towards short fine-leg, aiming for a risky single. Chris Sole, fielding at short fine-leg, seized the chance after a fumble, swiftly turned, and unleashed a pinpoint throw that left Cornwall hilariously short of his crease. And just like that, the Barbados Royals suffered the ultimate “first-ball surprise.” Watch the video below.
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Cornwall, who also contributes as an all-rounder for the West Indies national cricket team, has often sparked discussions among fans due to his weight. Despite receiving valuable advice from cricket pundits, former stars, and experts, urging him to manage his weight better, Cornwall appears to face challenges in this aspect of his career, despite claims of following a healthy diet. The video clip of his run-out during the CPL 2023 match quickly gained popularity on social media, prompting a wave of humorous reactions from fans. See some of these reactions below.
Coming to the match, the Saint Lucia Kings swiftly recovered from their initial defeat to launch their CPL 2023 campaign with an impressive 54-run triumph over the Barbados Royals. The Kings took charge after winning the toss and choosing to bat first, delivering a spectacular batting display that resulted in the season’s highest total so far – a remarkable 201/6.
Despite an exceptional bowling performance by Jason Holder, the batting lineup of the Kings worked in unison to counter his efforts, leaving the Royals in need of something extraordinary to secure a victory. Unfortunately, the Royals faced a stumbling start in their chase, losing five wickets within the Powerplay, essentially dashing their hopes of a successful chase. Nonetheless, a spirited innings of 48 runs by Nyeem Young injected a touch of honorability to the Royals’ innings towards the end.
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