Published 11:35 IST, December 23rd 2020

Usman Khawaja survives massive nick, Glenn Maxwell lashes out after no DRS in BBL 2020

Glenn Maxwell lashed out at umpiring errors in the BBL 2020 after Usman Khawaja was given not out despite nicking the ball to the keeper.

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Big Bash League has gone on to establish itself as one of biggest franchise-based T20 tournaments in world. In past couple of weeks, BBL 2020 has enthralled cricketing community with some entertaining cricket. However, just like recently concluded Dream11 IPL 2020 where several umpiring errors were me, BBL 2020 is w in news for umpiring howlers.

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Glenn Maxwell lashes out at umpiring error in BBL 2020

It all happened during Match 12 of BBL 2020 on Tuesday between Sydney Thunder and Perth Scorchers. Umpire Simon Lightbody me a decision which left everyone shocked.  Scorchers pacer Andrew Tye who came in to bowl sixth over of innings struck on very first ball of his spell as he got Usman Khawaja to nick one to keeper.

entire fielding team including bowler and wicketkeeper were convinced that Usman Khawaja h edged it, however, Lightbody was firm that  bat h hit ground and he gave it t out. Melbourne Stars captain Glenn Maxwell was infuriated with umpiring error. Australian all-rounder took to Twitter after game and lashed out at poor umpiring in tournament and questioned absence of DRS.

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wrong decision didn't make much of a difference in game as Khawaja was dismissed in very next over by Aaron Hardie for 21. Sydney Thunder eventually went on to win game by seven wickets as y chased 152 set by Scorchers with three balls to spare. Thunder skipper Callum Ferguson was named 'Player of Match' for his splendid 53-ball 61.

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Courtesy of ir win over Perth Scorchers, Sydney Thunder are w placed at fourth position in  BBL points table. y will w lock horns with Melbourne Reneges in Match 14 of BBL 2020 on Saturday, December 26 at Manuka Oval in Canberra.

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BBL 2020 live stream details and where to watch BBL 2020 in India?

BBL 2020 brocast rights in India are with Sony Sports Network. BBL 2020 matches will be telecast on Sony SIX and Sony SIX HD. To catch BBL 2020 live streaming online, fans can tune into Sony's digital website and app, SonyLIV.

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SOURCE: CRICKET.COM.AU

11:35 IST, December 23rd 2020