Archive · 9 Nov 2025
WBBL 11 Opening Day Features Controversial Run-Out, Sensational Catch, and Humorous Mishaps
The new season of women's cricket, called WBBL 11, just started and had lots of exciting things happen!
A player named Sophie Devine got out in a way that confused everyone, because the ball hit the wickets after the catcher dropped it, but the umpires said she was out.
A young 16-year-old player named Caoimhe Bray made an amazing catch with only one hand, which surprised everyone watching.
Another player, Georgia Voll, tried a fancy shot and accidentally hit herself on the helmet, which made her teammates laugh.
There was also some funny talk between two other players, Beth Mooney and Jemimah Rodrigues, about their teams playing each other before.
It was a day full of surprising plays and fun moments for the start of the cricket season.
The opening day of WBBL 11 saw a controversial run-out of Perth Scorchers captain Sophie Devine.
16-year-old Caoimhe Bray took a sensational one-handed catch to dismiss Amy Edgar.
Georgia Voll was hit on the helmet attempting a ramp shot, leading to laughter from her teammates.
There was playful banter between Beth Mooney and Jemimah Rodrigues broadcast during a match.
The day was marked by dramatic moments, impressive skills, and unexpected twists in various matches.
- Who
- Various players including Sophie Devine, Caoimhe Bray, Amy Edgar, Georgia Voll, Beth Mooney, and Jemimah Rodrigues.
- What
- The opening day of WBBL 11 featured a controversial run-out, a spectacular one-handed catch, a humorous batting mishap, and player banter.
- When
- Sunday, November 9 (opening day of WBBL 11).
- Where
- Matches played as part of the Women's Big Bash League 11.
- Why
- To showcase the start of the new cricket season with exciting and memorable moments.
Sophie Devine Dismissal
Umpire's Decision
Circumstances of Dismissal
Sophie Devine Dismissal
Sophie Devine was out of her crease after missing a delivery. The ball ricocheted off the wicket-keeper's gloves and hit the stumps.
Umpire's Decision
The third umpire upheld the dismissal, ruling that the stumps lit up before the wicket-keeper's gloves made contact with the bails, indicating the wicket was down.
Perceived Keeper Action
Sophie Devine Dismissal
It appeared the wicket-keeper's gloves moved forward in an attempt to collect the ball, potentially disturbing the bails.
Umpire's Decision
The review focused on the lighting of the stumps and the timing of the ball hitting them, rather than the keeper's glove movement.
- Competition
- Women's Big Bash League (WBBL) Season 11
- Notable Dismissal 1
- Sophie Devine (Perth Scorchers Captain) controversial run-out
- Notable Dismissal 2
- Amy Edgar (Perth Scorchers) dismissed by a one-handed catch from Caoimhe Bray
- Notable Batting Incident
- Georgia Voll (Sydney Thunder) hit on helmet attempting a ramp shot
- Player Interaction
- Banter between Beth Mooney (Perth Scorchers) and Jemimah Rodrigues
