Brisbane Heat, led by Jess Jonassen, faced a five-run penalty against Ellyse Perry’s Sydney Sixers in their Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) match at Allan Border Field on Tuesday, November 21.
During the 10th over of the Sixers’ run chase, Amelia Kerr attempted to use a hand towel to dry and shine the ball. However, she neglected to collect the ball with the towel, prompting the on-field umpires to penalize her side with five runs.
The penalty was given in accordance with Law 42 of Players’ Conduct as per the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC), Lord’s.
For those unfamiliar, hand towels are used to dry the ball. The signal for a five-run penalty is made by crossing one arm across the chest and touching the shoulder.
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Despite Amelia Kerr’s quickfire 64, Sydney Sixers win by six wickets against Brisbane Heat in WBBL
Sydney Sixers secured a six-wicket victory over Brisbane Heat in WBBL, despite Amelia Kerr’s impressive 64 off 44 balls with 10 boundaries. Brisbane Heat set a total of 176/7 in 20 overs, with contributions from Mignon du Preez (42 off 27) and Charlie Knott (29 off 10).
Ellyse Perry shone in bowling, taking 3 wickets for 40 runs, while Jess Kerr claimed two wickets, and Lauren Cheatle secured one wicket.
Sydney Sixers successfully chased the target with one ball left, with key contributions from Ashleigh Gardner (36 off 30), Erin Burns (35 off 20), and others like Mathilda Carmichael, Suzie Bates, Maitlan Brown, and Ellyse Perry scoring in their 20s.
Jess Jonassen and Georgia Voll each secured two wickets for Brisbane Heat. The victory served as revenge for the Sixers, who had previously suffered a three-wicket loss at their home venue.
Brisbane Heat’s final league game is scheduled against Sydney Thunder in Adelaide on November 24, while the Sixers will face Thunder in a derby clash on November 26 for their last league match.
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