The Hundred tournament has finally come to an end, with the Trent Rockets Women defeating the Sunrisers Leeds to lift the title. However, South African women’s cricketer Lizelle Lee has raised questions over an umpiring decision that gave Phoebe Litchfield out during the final.
Why Did Lizelle Lee Question Phoebe Litchfield’s Decision in The Hundred Final?
The issue arose when Litchfield, who was batting on 10 runs with the help of one four and one six, got dismissed off Charley Phillips’ delivery. Georgia Adams completed the catch, sending the Australian batter back to the pavilion.
However, Lee questioned the decision and shared her views on Instagram, asking how the dismissal could be considered out according to the rules.
“Let’s hear it Out or Not Out,” Lee added, “Law 28.6- Fielder not allowed to move when bowler starts her run.”
She continued, “Law 28.6.1.3- If the batter shapes up to play the scoop or any other shot the fielder can move.” On the same story, Lee wrote, “So Adams moved while the bowler started her run up…. Litchfield hasn’t moved yet.”
For your information, Southern Brave Women failed to reach the final after losing the Eliminator against Sunrisers Leeds. However, despite her team being out of the title race, South African hard-hitting batter raising questions in favour of Litchfield’s dismissal shows true sportsmanship and respect for the game.
Talking about the ICC rules, one rule clearly states that an umpire’s decision, once made, is final. Although the decision cannot be changed after it has been given, Lee’s question is still valid because very few people are aware of such rules, which is why no major debate emerged around this dismissal initially.
However, with the former wicketkeeper raising this question, the dismissal could now become a topic of discussion among cricket fans.
Talking about The Hundred Women’s Final result, the Trent Rockets Women defeated the Sunrisers Leeds Women by eight wickets to lift the trophy.
Sunrisers Leeds were bowled out for 91 runs, after which the Rockets chased down the target comfortably with 46 balls remaining to secure the title.