BBL 2023-24: Watch - Jordan Cox Casually Makes Huge Blunder; Misses Easy Run-Out Chance vs Melbourne Stars

During the BBL 2023-24 match between Melbourne Stars and Melbourne Renegades, Renegades wicketkeeper Jordan Cox missed a simple chance to run out Beau Webster. During the 14th over of the first innings, Webster got an inside edge off Adam Zampa which went through the short third man fielder but hit the pads of Cox.

Jordan Cox was imbalanced after the ball hit his pads and eyeing the opportunity Beau Webster and Hilton Cartwright were trying to sneak a run, there was a miscommunication between the duo. Melbourne Renegades fielder Shaun Marsh threw an underarm throw towards Cox.

However, Jordan Cox was not able to collect the ball and he dislodged the bails without having the ball in his gloves. This midfield by Jordan Cox gave Beau Webster and Hilton Cartwright enough time to return to their respective ends despite the mixup.

The bowler Adam Zampa and commentators who were on air during the incident were in total disbelief at how Jordan Cox missed the opportunity. Cox was also embarrassed by the mistake he committed.

Watch – Jordan Cox misses the easiest of runouts

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However, Jordan Cox’s mistake didn’t cost Melbourne Renegades too much as he was dismissed for 29 runs in the very next over.

Returning to the Melbourne derby, batting first Melbourne Stars were able to put up a score of 137/8. Stars didn’t start off well and lost their first wicket in the form of Dan Lawrence for 8 runs. The other opener Thomas Rogers didn’t waste much time and he was also removed for 23 runs off 17 balls.

The fall of wickets continued for the Melbourne Stars as at one point they were 95/5. But some cameo knocks from Beau Webster and Hilton Cartwright helped the Stars put up a fighting first innings score. Cartwright was the top run scorer of the innings and scored 35 runs from 38 runs from 30 balls. His innings consisted of four fours and one six.

Kane Richardson and Akeal Hossein picked up 2-2 wickets for Melbourne Renegades whereas Fergus O’Neill, Tom Rogers, and Adam Zampa picked up one wicket a piece.

Chasing down the target, Melbourne Renegades lost Aaron Finch for a duck. However, Shaun Marsh and Jake Fraser-McGurk put up 68 runs for the second wicket. McGurk was dismissed for 42 runs off 31 balls which included four fours and 2 sixes. Jordan Cox and Will Sutherland were also dismissed cheaply for 4 and 10 runs respectively.

However, opener Shaun Marsh ensured that Melbourne Renegades registered their second win of the tournament and helped the team get over the line by 6 wickets. Marsh played an unbeaten knock of 64 runs from 49 balls which included 10 fours. Jonathan Wells also helped Marsh in taking Renegades towards the win and played a cameo of 14 runs.

Melbourne Renegades moved to the seventh spot in the points table with two wins from 9 games. On the other hand, the Stars are placed in the fifth spot with 4 wins from 9 games and 5 losses. Brisbane Heat currently top the table with 7 wins from 1o games.