The T20 World Cup 2026 match between New Zealand and Afghanistan at Chennai’s MA Chidambaram Stadium showcased a remarkable moment.
In the third over of Afghanistan’s innings, a miscommunication between wicketkeeper Tim Seifert and Finn Allen led to a surprising dropped catch that stunned both players and the audience. A straightforward chance for Matt Henry became a comical mishap as the two New Zealand players collided.
Tim Seifert and Finn Allen’s mix-up gives Rahmanullah Gurbaz a chance during NZ vs AFG T20 World Cup 2026 match
The incident began when Afghanistan opener Rahmanullah Gurbaz attempted to break the scoring lull against Henry with an ambitious swing. He managed only a thick top edge, sending the ball high into the humid Chennai air. As the ball fell directly behind the stumps, Seifert made a clear call to catch it, seemingly in control.
However, Finn Allen, running in from short fine-leg, did not hear Seifert’s call and ran between them. Just as the keeper was set to take the catch, Allen arrived and collided with him. The impact caused Seifert to drop the ball, which landed safely between them. After the initial surprise, both players laughed together on the ground, sharing the light-heartedness of the situation that allowed Gurbaz another chance to bat.
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