Out or Not Out? Matthew Gilkes Survives Third Umpire Drama in BBL Knockout
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Sydney Thunder batsman Matthew Gilkes was at the center of controversy during the Big Bash League (BBL) 2024-25 knockout match against Melbourne Stars. A contentious third-umpire decision in the 4th over allowed Gilkes to continue his innings despite an on-field soft signal of OUT.
The drama unfolded on the third ball of the 4th over, bowled by Peter Siddle. Gilkes, who had just hit back-to-back boundaries, attempted to drive a good-length delivery on the up. However, the ball came off the toe end of his bat and was caught low by Tom Curran at short cover.
The on-field umpire gave a soft signal of OUT, and the decision was referred upstairs to confirm if the catch was clean. Replays showed that while the ball reached Curran, it had grazed the turf as he completed the catch. The third umpire overruled the soft signal, flashing NOT OUT on the big screen, which allowed Gilkes to continue his innings.
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The decision proved vital for Sydney Thunder as Gilkes added crucial runs to the team’s total. He scored 28 runs off 18 balls, including three boundaries and a six, helping Sydney Thunder reach 135/7 in their 19 overs.
Match Situation
Gilkes’ survival proved crucial in the context of the innings, as it allowed Sydney Thunder to stabilize after an early collapse. Despite the controversy, the Melbourne Stars bowlers managed to restrict Sydney Thunder to 135 runs in the shortened 19-over match. Whether the decision will impact the final outcome remains to be seen as the match progresses.
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