In one of the most unusual dismissals in the Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL), New Zealand star Sophie Devine was left in disbelief after a moment of chaos led to her stumping. Playing for Perth Scorchers against Sydney Sixers on Sunday, Devine tried to step down the pitch during the eighth over to take on Ashleigh Gardner’s delivery.
Unfortunately for her, she misjudged the shot completely, missing the ball altogether. What followed was pure confusion that left both players and fans stunned.
The wicket-keeper Emma Manix-Greeves initially fumbled while collecting the ball, but in a twist of fate, it ricocheted off her gloves and hit the stumps. Devine, who had moved too far out of her crease, found herself short of the line. The moment immediately sparked a debate on whether it was a legitimate stumping or a fluke that unfairly cost Devine her wicket.
Controversy Over the Keeper’s Involvement
The real talking point of the incident came from the wicket-keeper’s reaction. As the ball bounced awkwardly out of Manix-Greeves’ gloves, she instinctively reached forward—appearing to disturb the bails in the process. This raised questions among the commentators and players alike about whether she had actually dislodged the stumps herself.
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“The wicket-keeper instinctively moved her gloves forward, and it looked like they ended up disturbing the bails,” reported NDTV Sports. The on-field umpires, uncertain about what exactly had happened, referred the matter to the third umpire. After a detailed review, the decision went in Sydney Sixers’ favour, much to the frustration of Devine and her teammates.
Fans React to the Viral Video
The bizarre dismissal quickly went viral on social media, with fans calling it one of the strangest moments in WBBL history. Many argued that the decision was too harsh on Devine, while others pointed out that luck often plays a part in cricket. The video clip, shared widely across platforms, showed Devine’s stunned reaction as she walked back to the pavilion in disbelief.
Despite the controversy, the moment added another memorable chapter to the league’s highlight reel. It also reignited discussions about the use of technology and umpiring consistency in women’s cricket. As one fan wrote online, “You can’t blame Sophie Devine for looking so shocked—nobody could have predicted that dismissal!”
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