WATCH: Batter survives after Lizelle Lee fumbles straightforward run out in WBBL|11

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In a thrilling 14th match of the Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) 2025 held at Hobart’s Bellerive Oval on Tuesday, the Adelaide Strikers posted a modest total of 134/7 batting first against the Hobart Hurricanes. The Hurricanes got off to a good start but witnessed a crucial error from Lizelle Lee that allowed a batter to survive a near run-out incident, adding drama to the chase.

Lizelle Lee committed a rare fielding blunder during the 8.3 over. Off Lauren Smith’s delivery to Bridget Patterson, Patterson hit the ball towards covers and immediately ran more than half the pitch. However, when the ball reached fielder for the run-out attempt, a regulation throw came Lee’s way which she failed to secure it cleanly.

This error gave Patterson the chance to make it back safely to the non-striker’s end, resulting in no run despite the attempted run-out. This moment stood out amid a tight contest as every run counted in the chase.

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Adelaide Strikers’ innings featured some useful contributions, but no batter could anchor a big total. Patterson top-scored with 24 runs off 22 balls, while captain Tahlia McGrath and Amanda-Jade Wellington contributed 21 and 33 runs respectively. The Strikers’ total of 134 put pressure on Hurricanes’ batters to score at close to 6.7 runs per over to chase down the target.

In response, Hobart Hurricanes have reached 53/3 in the 8th over with Lee, who had been batting well, among the dismissals. Despite Lee’s individual showing, the run-out blunder overshadowed her efforts and led to some nervous moments for the Hurricanes as they aim to overcome the small target set by the Strikers. With 82 runs needed in 72 balls and a required run rate of 6.83, the game remains finely in favour of the Hurricanes.

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This article was first published at WomenCricket.com, a Cricket Times company.