Watch: Rare wicketkeeping error denies Hurricanes a Super Over vs Renegade
A stunning last-ball twist handed Melbourne Renegades a four-wicket win over Hobart Hurricanes in the Women’s Big Bash League, after a rare wicketkeeping error by Lizelle Lee robbed the Hurricanes of a Super Over. With the scores tied at 154, Renegades batter Deandra Dottin missed Nicola Carey’s final delivery, but Lee’s misstep—collecting the ball in front of the stumps—triggered a no-ball under Law 27.3, awarding the Renegades the extra run they needed.
The Hurricanes had earlier posted 154/7, thanks to Carey’s 62 off 43 balls and Chinelle Henry’s explosive 36 off 18, but a late over-rate penalty and fielding restrictions further complicated their chase. Renegades captain Sophie Molineux, who reached the 100-wicket milestone in franchise history, led the bowling attack with 4/22, while Hayley Matthews and Courtney Webb anchored the run chase with 59 and 29, respectively.
The victory marked the Renegades’ first win of the WBBL|12 season, capping a dramatic turnaround after a late collapse.
Henry’s innings was cut short by a suspected hip injury after bowling just one over, while Molineux’s milestone became the second in Renegades history. The Hurricanes’ hopes of a Super Over were dashed by the umpire’s intervention, leaving the team stunned as the Renegades celebrated their hard-fought triumph at Bellerive Oval.
