Match 21 of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh at the D.Y. Patil Stadium delivered one of the most bizarre dismissals in recent cricket history. Sri Lankan batter Kavisha Dilhari was stumped in a way that left players, officials, and fans completely stunned — the wicketkeeper did not even use her hands to take the dismissal.

In the 20th over of Sri Lanka’s innings, Bangladesh spinner Nahida Akhtar bowled a short delivery outside off-stump that angled in. Kavisha Dilhari attempted a cut shot from the back foot, but the ball took the inside edge of her bat, bounced near the off-stump, hit wicketkeeper Nigar Sultana’s right thigh, and ricocheted onto the stumps.

Seeing this strange deflection, the Bangladeshi players appealed for a stumping. The square-leg umpire referred the decision to the third umpire, who confirmed the dismissal after replays showed Dilhari’s back foot was in the air when the bails fell.

The Bangladesh team erupted in celebration, with Nigar Sultana and Nahida Akhtar rejoicing as if they had taken a game-changing wicket. Meanwhile, Dilhari stood in shock, unable to believe the unusual dismissal. Fans watching the match were equally amazed.

Both Sri Lanka and Bangladesh have had disappointing tournaments so far. Bangladesh had won only one of their five matches, while Sri Lanka was yet to register a victory in five games. Both teams were on 2 points each, making this match crucial for keeping their hopes alive for a semi-final berth.

This extraordinary stumping is sure to be remembered as one of the quirkiest moments of the Women’s World Cup 2025, proving that cricket can surprise even the most seasoned players.