The 18th match of the Big Bash League (BBL) 2024-25 between the Hobart Hurricanes and Sydney Sixers at Bellerive Oval, Hobart, featured an extraordinary moment that left fans in awe. During the match, a bizarre incident occurred when a batter’s shot inadvertently struck the umpire, creating a memorable highlight in a game already filled with drama.
A lucky escape for the umpire
The unusual event unfolded in the 19th over of the Hurricanes’ innings when Sydney Sixers’ bowler Ben Dwarshuis delivered a full and straight delivery to Chris Jordan. Jordan drove the ball aerially back toward the bowler, and Dwarshuis managed to get a hand on it but failed to complete the catch. As the ball ricocheted off his hand, it struck the back of the umpire, who had turned around in an attempt to avoid the incoming ball. Fortunately, the ball’s pace was reduced due to Dwarshuis’ touch, and the umpire escaped unharmed.
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Thankfully, no umpires were harmed after copping this deflection 😌#BBL14 pic.twitter.com/jCWFbn0xB0
— KFC Big Bash League (@BBL) January 1, 2025
Despite the unusual incident, Jordan made headlines for his all-round contribution to the Hurricanes’ dominant victory. In the first innings, Jordan, batting in the lower order, added valuable runs, scoring 16 not out off 11 balls, including a six. His contribution helped push Hobart Hurricanes to a competitive total.
Jordan’s heroics didn’t end there. In the second innings, he delivered a match-defining bowling performance, claiming three crucial wickets. His right-arm medium-fast deliveries rattled the Sydney Sixers’ batting lineup and set the tone for a commanding win.
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Sydney Sixers’ collapse in chase
After being put in to bat first, the Hurricanes posted a respectable total of 161/6. Nikhil Chaudhary was the star of the Hurricanes’ batting lineup, top-scoring with a fluent 42 off 31 balls. His composed innings laid the foundation for the team’s total. For the Sixers, Jackson Bird stood out with an impressive bowling spell, taking four wickets. However, his efforts couldn’t prevent the Hurricanes from setting a challenging target.
Chasing 162, the Sixers struggled against a disciplined Hurricanes’ bowling attack and were bowled out for just 111 in 19.3 overs. The Sixers’ batting lineup faltered under pressure, with no batter managing to play a significant innings.
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