WBBL 2024 [WATCH]: Ruth Johnstone’s shocking dismissal following her KO victory over the Sydney Thunder

Wednesday, November 27th, during the event. Women’s Big Bash League 2024 (WBBL) knockout match between sydney thunder and Hobart Hurricane An unusual dismissal by Sydney Thunder’s bowlers at Drummoyne Oval in Sydney. Shabnim Ismail Hobart Hurrican opener ruth johnston It got attention.

Ruth Johnston’s unexpected dismissal

In the Hurricanes’ third inning, opener Johnston was ejected in rare and unexpected fashion. Against Ismail’s right-arm, medium-speed delivery, Johnston attempted a full shot but could not connect properly. The ball nicked the edge of her bat and rose straight into the air, hovering over the crease. While Johnston, seemingly unaware of the ball’s trajectory, was focused on attempting a single, her partner Liesel Lee refused to run. The ball came down from a high arc and crashed into the stumps before Johnston retreated to safety, scoring 5 runs off 6 balls, including one boundary. A bizarre dismissal early in the game added to the drama.

Here’s the video:

wow!

Have you ever seen a cricket dismissal like this?! #WBBL10 pic.twitter.com/XH1oPt9g6A

— Weber Women’s Big Bash League (@WBBL) November 27, 2024

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Sydney Thunder targets with confidence

After choosing to bat first, Hobart Hurricanes lost six wickets and posted a total of 126 runs. captain Elyse Villani A courageous knock of 53 runs was played as he anchored the innings amid steady runs from the Sydney Thunder bowlers. However, the rest of the batting line-up struggled to gain momentum against a disciplined bowling attack.

In response, Sydney Thunder put up a composed chase to achieve the target of 127 runs with six wickets in hand. captain Phoebe Litchfield He led the way with 46 innings and earned the Most Valuable Player award. With contributions from the rest of the batting order, the Thunder have now reached their target in style. Brisbane Heat Challenger match in Brisbane on November 29th.

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