The ongoing edition of Big Bash League (BBL) has witnessed some of the finest catches. But on Friday (January 10), cricket fans saw a different side as Samit Patel dropped an easy catch to give Ben Dunk a life.

During Melbourne Stars’ chase, Melbourne Renegades pacer Joe Mennie bowled a full-length delivery outside the off stump. Dunk, who was on strike, lost his shape aiming to whack the ball across the line. He got a leading edge that went high in the air but Patel failed to pouch a dolly.

The veteran England all-rounder had a lot of time to set himself up and take the catch. Despite following the ball till the last moment, Patel fumbled and eventually grassed it.

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Luckily for the Renegades, Ben Dunk couldn’t do much damage as Richard Gleeson removed him for 14.