Sydney Sixers clinched a nail-biting victory against Adelaide Strikers in a gripping last-ball showdown at the Sydney Cricket Ground during the ongoing Big Bash League season. Jordan Silk’s crucial 66 runs bolstered the hosts, but Jamie Overton’s exceptional performance threatened their lead with three wickets and impressive late-game batting that nearly leveled the scores.
Overton’s attempt to steal an extra run earlier in the match became pivotal as the denial of that run proved decisive. During the 19th over, a tense moment arose when James Bazley’s shot prompted a quick double.
Despite a swift attempt by wicket-keeper Josh Phillippe to dislodge the bails, a subsequent throw towards the point fielder led to chaos when the ball landed untouched.
Seizing an opportunity, the Strikers sprinted for a third run despite protests and frantic calls from Philippe and the fielder.
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Amidst the confusion, the umpires intervened, ruling the ball dead once the bails were dislodged, forcing the batters to swap ends. This bizarre incident prompted a flurry of reactions on social media, with many astonished by the unexpected turn of events in Australia’s premier T20 competition.