In a Big Bash League clash between the Scorchers and Renegades, a bizarre dismissal sparked debate. A straight drive was deflected off the bowler’s shoe and into the stumps, catching the non-striker out of his crease. The bowler immediately celebrated, pointing two fingers in the air with his head practically on the ground. His teammate, the batter, looked shocked and disappointed, knowing his partner was likely out through no fault of his own.
The third umpire was brought in to rule whether the ball had hit the bowler’s foot before smashing into the stumps. Slow-motion replays suggested a slight deviation in the ball’s path, which helped confirm the deflection. The batter at the non-striker’s end had taken a standard walking lead but never made it back in time. The decision went against him, and he was given out. He’d only faced a couple of deliveries, scored two runs, and his night was over. Meanwhile, the bowler playfully kissed his foot like a good luck charm, proudly owning the accidental assist.
It was a rare and unenviable way to get dismissed, relying almost entirely on the ball changing course after clipping a shoe. With just one angle to review, the third umpire decided the evidence was enough. The whole moment left fans and players debating whether it was a fluke or fair play.