In the 27th match of Women's Big Bash League 2025-26, Adelaide Strikers team faced Sydney Thunder team. A big upset was seen in this match. In fact, Sydney Thunder's victory was almost certain, but the umpire made an important decision and canceled the match due to rain, which left Sydney Thunder heartbroken.
Sydney Thunder's fortunes betrayed
The match was interrupted due to rain, due to which the match was played in a 5 over format. Batting first at the Adelaide Oval, the Strikers scored 45 for 2 in five overs. Opener Laura Volward started aggressively, scoring 22 off 13 balls, including two fours and a six. Captain Tahlia McGrath remained unbeaten on 12 off 6 balls, but the team's score remained low. Thunder's bowlers started strongly, with Shabneem Ismail taking one wicket for 6 runs in an over, while Lucy Finn took one wicket for 12 runs.
️ No result in Adelaide #WBBL11 pic.twitter.com/rmHfn3roNM
— Weber Women's Big Bash League (@WBBL) November 28, 2025
Rain interrupted the game
Chasing the target, the Thunder got off to a good start, adding 13 runs in the first over despite the rain continuing. Opener Phoebe Lichfield batted aggressively, scoring an unbeaten 38 off 15 balls including five fours. She hit four consecutive fours in an over bowled by Darcy Brown. Thunder's score after the second over was 35/0, a strong indication of victory. However, rain interrupted play at the end of the third over.
No one can believe it! With the @ThunderBBL needing just 3 runs to win, the match was abandoned #WBBL11 pic.twitter.com/Azh7FoAcCz
— Weber Women's Big Bash League (@WBBL) November 28, 2025
Huge commotion in live match
Thunder scored 43 runs without losing a wicket in 2.5 overs, but heavy rain stopped the game. The Thunder needed three runs from the last to win, but the umpires declared the ball slippery and called it off, much to everyone's surprise. Young Thunder star Phoebe Litchfield expressed her disappointment at the cancellation of the match, saying, “Very disappointed. It's a shame.” Meanwhile, Strikers captain Tahlia McGrath said, “Tough call. The rain had stopped, but the ball was slippery. The umpires got it right.”
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