Cricket Australia’s inconsistent implementation of technology in the WBBL has been put in the spotlight after a bizarre stumping in the Melbourne Stars’ final-over loss to Adelaide.
Both Adelaide and Brisbane flexed their muscle as WBBL heavyweights on Tuesday, as the Strikers survived a tense finish with the Stars and the Heat added to the Sydney Sixers’ woes with a third-straight loss.But the Strikers’ win was not without controversy, overshadowing their effort to chase down Melbourne’s 6-133 with two balls and four wickets in hand at Junction Oval.
McKenna was clearly in her ground at the time the ball hit the stumps, before the right-hander briefly took off for a run afterwards.The ball bounced off Bridget Patterson’s legs but McKenna’s foot was still grounded.The WBBL introduced third umpires and the decision review system last season for the first time. However, it is only in place for the 24 matches televised on free-to-air.
McKenna’s wicket came at a crucial time with the score at 4-91 in the 15th over, after she had hit 14 off five balls and threatened to rebuild the Stars’ innings from an early collapse. Maia Bouchier also helped keep the Stars’ innings together with 48, before being bowled by Schutt for 48 in the 19th over.In reply, Katie Mack hit 48 from 39 for Adelaide before the Strikers survived a late wobble to take their second victory over the Stars in five days.
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