West Indies batter escapes gruesome injury; bizarre incident involves ball getting stuck in helmet - watch

West Indies all-rounder Rahkeem Cornwall had a terrifying moment in the National Cricket T10 League when a sharp bouncer struck his helmet grill, with the ball lodging dangerously close to his eye. Thankfully, the protective gear held firm, preventing a serious injury. Cornwall, after scoring 17, was retired out as his team fell short in the chase.

Rahkeem Cornwall escaped a gruesome injury thanks to his helmet (Screengrabs)

West Indies all-rounder Rahkeem Cornwall had a narrow escape during the National Cricket T10 League 2025 eliminator between Atlanta Kings CC and Los Angeles Waves CC at the University of Texas, Dallas, on Sunday. The incident occurred when Waves bowler Rumman Raees sent down a sharp bouncer that smashed into Cornwall’s helmet grill. The impact was so fierce that the ball got stuck between the bars of the helmet, getting stuck dangerously close to his eye.

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For a brief moment, play stopped as players rushed in to check on Cornwall. The opposition wicketkeeper could be seen frantically signalling for medical assistance thinking the worst had happened. Thankfully, the helmet held strong and prevented what could have been a serious injury. Watch Cornwall's narrow escape here The video of the freak moment spread rapidly on social media, leaving fans stunned at how close the 32-year-old came to picking up a brutal injury. The ball visibly jammed into the grill without breaking through and needed some prying out by the batter, who broke into a light chuckle after the incident. Cornwall, who had looked in control until then, was retired out after scoring 17 off 14 balls. His side, Atlanta Kings, however, failed to chase down the target, managing 62 for 9 in their 10 overs. The Los Angeles Waves advanced to the next round with a 34-run win, thanks to the 96-run total they had amassed at the loss of 7 wickets. Fans and players alike expressed relief that Cornwall escaped unhurt, as seen by Raees' concerned expression and the way he immediately rushed to the batter to check on him. The incident also sparked more conversation about helmet safety and the finest of margins that separate close calls from potential injuries in the game.

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