CPL 2025 : Fabian Allen turns ‘superman’ to save a certain six with jaw-dropping effort on boundary line

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The Caribbean Premier League (CPL) has always been a stage for explosive batting and match-turning bowling spells, but in recent years, it’s also given fans unforgettable fielding moments. The 2025 edition is no different. In the ninth clash of the season between Guyana Amazon Warriors and Antigua and Barbuda Falcons, star cricketer Fabian Allen reminded the world why he is considered one of the most athletic cricketers in the game today.

It all happened in the final over of Guyana’s innings. Romario Shepherd, known for his power-hitting, took on Summer Springer and connected with a high full-toss outside off. The crowd was already on its feet, convinced the ball would clear the boundary ropes with ease. But Allen, stationed at long-off, had other ideas.

In a split second, Allen sprinted, timed his jump perfectly, and caught the ball mid-air. Realizing his momentum was carrying him over the ropes, he cleverly flicked the ball back inside before tumbling over the boundary. The crowd gasped, commentators were left in awe, and social media lit up with replays of the moment.

Unfortunately, the delivery was deemed a no-ball because of height, meaning the effort didn’t change the scorecard. Yet, the brilliance of Allen’s athleticism ensured that the moment will be remembered long after the match result. Fans hailed it as “one of the best saves of the tournament” despite the unfortunate technicality.

Fabulous Fabian is at it again! 🤯

Superhuman stuff! 🦸‍♂️#CPL25 #ABFvGAW #CricketPlayedLouder #BiggestPartyInSport #RepublicBank

— CPL T20 (@CPL) August 23, 2025

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Beyond Allen’s heroics, it was Guyana Amazon Warriors who stole the show with their dominance. Batting first, they piled on a mammoth 211 runs for the loss of just three wickets, with every batter contributing to the scoreboard pressure.

The Falcons, in reply, never really found their rhythm. Wickets kept tumbling at regular intervals, and despite a few sparks of resistance, they were bundled out for 128 runs in just 15.2 overs. The Warriors sealed an emphatic 83-run victory, further strengthening their position in the tournament.

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