Watch: After Player Catches Ball With Towel, Team Faces 5-Run Penalty
In their previous Women's Big Bash League match on Tuesday, the Sydney Sixers defeated the Brisbane Heat by six wickets. Asked to bat first, Brisbane posted a total of 176/7 in 20 overs, where Amelia Kerr top-scored with 64 runs. Later, this target turned out to be below par as the Sixers chased it down with one ball to spare. However, this thrilling encounter also had a controversial moment when Brisbane were charged with five runs of penalty after Amelia grabbed the ball with a towel in her hand.
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This bizarre incident took place in the 10th over of the Sixers' chase. Batter Ashleigh Gardner played a shot towards the long-on and ran for a single. The fielder collected the ball and threw it towards Amelia, who grabbed it with a towel in her hand at the non-striker's end. The on-field umpire immediately interrupted and signalled a five-run penalty on Brisbane Heat for his offense.