It was a moment in the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) that sparked a wave of reactions—not for its brilliance, but for the way it was presented online. During a match between the Antigua and Barbuda Falcons and the St Kitts and Nevis Patriots, CPL’s social media page shared a video of a routine catch taken by Jason Holder. What caught fans off guard wasn’t the play itself, but the dramatic caption: “STUNNER”, posted in all capital letters.
The catch in question was anything but extraordinary. It came during the dismissal of Rakheem Cornwall, who attempted an aggressive shot down the ground. Facing a well-disguised change of pace delivery, Cornwall advanced down the pitch in an effort to clear the infield, likely aiming for a boundary over mid-off. However, his timing was off, and the shot lacked the power or elevation he intended.
The ball struck the toe end of Cornwall’s bat and sailed directly toward Jason Holder, who was stationed at mid-off. Holder didn’t have to move much, if at all. Positioned just inside the circle, he completed the catch standing upright—no dive, no scramble, no acrobatics. It was, by all accounts, one of the simplest catches a professional cricketer could be asked to take.
Despite the straightforward nature of the dismissal, CPL’s social media team chose to present it as a highlight-worthy moment. By labeling the clip as a “STUNNER,” the post drew quick attention—and even quicker criticism. Fans flooded the comments, pointing out the mismatch between the description and the actual play. Many accused the page of exaggerating the moment for engagement, turning an unremarkable catch into what they felt was unwarranted hype.
Holder holds on to a STUNNER! #CPL25 #BiggestPartyInSport #CricketPlayedLouder #SKNPvABF #CaribCatch pic.twitter.com/v6RdH6nAWG
— CPL T20 (@CPL) August 14, 2025
This incident has reignited the ongoing conversation about sports content online and the growing trend of sensationalism in social media posts. While engagement metrics often drive dramatic captions and titles, fans are increasingly quick to call out perceived overstatements. In this case, what should’ve been a brief clip of a routine dismissal turned into a small viral moment—just not for the reasons CPL might have intended.
