last weekend of Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) 2025 The regular season offered heart-stopping thrillers, but the story of the day wasn’t just the one-run difference — it was the moment elise perry Saved from dismissal due to one of cricket’s most incredible quirks.
Sydney Sixers clinched the last position by defeating Adelaide Strikers in a thrilling match.
clash between sydney sixers and this adelaide strikers It was basically a straight knockout, with a place in the semi-finals guaranteed. Batting first, the Sixers posted a strong score of 173/4 in 20 overs with the help of a brilliant century from their star player Perry.
In reply, the Strikers fought valiantly, pushing the game to the last ball and ultimately missing by a slim margin: 172/7, giving the Sixers a tense victory by one run. While nail-biting finishes provided the drama, Perry’s performance – a blistering 111 off 71 balls – was only possible because of a miraculous moment earlier in the innings.
Ellyse Perry survived despite the ball hitting the stumps
The incident occurred when Perry was comfortably set on 91 and heading towards his third WBBL century. adelaide strikers spinner Amanda-Jade Wellington A ball was bowled which Perry attempted to play but only managed to take the inside edge.
The ball hit the stumps straight. For a moment, the entire ground – bowlers, fielders and spectators – believed Perry’s phenomenal innings was over. However, in a display of staggering good fortune, the ball hit the target but the bails did not fall. The stumps moved, the ball moved away, but the vital connection required to dislodge the bails and complete the dismissal did not occur.
Bell’s ability to remain in his groove despite the impact is a rare but occasionally seen phenomenon in cricket, and it gave Perry a reprieve that few players get at such a crucial stage.
Also read: WBBL|11: Ellyse Perry’s record-breaking century seals Sydney Sixers return to playoffs
Here is the video:
When it’s your day…😅
Ellyse Perry hits it into the stumps, but no bails! #WBBL11 pic.twitter.com/IreC4skqlo
– Weber Women’s Big Bash League (@WBBL) 7 December 2025
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