{
  "id": 18183969,
  "title": "Rarely used rule sees Renegades claim final ball win in WBBL thriller",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/04/rarely-used-rule-sees-renegades-claim-final-ball-win-in-wbbl-thriller",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-04T21:01:31.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ABC News AU",
    "slug": "abc-news-au",
    "url": "https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-11-05/melbourne-renegades-beat-hobart-hurricanes-wbbl/107348342"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In a thrilling WBBL encounter, the Hobart Hurricanes and Melbourne Renegades ended up in a tense finish. Initially, it was anticipated that the game would go to a super over, but replays revealed a rare rule application. Wicketkeeper Lizelle Lee of the Hurricanes took the final delivery in front of the stumps, resulting in a no-ball and a Renegades win. The Hurricanes, currently winless with three defeats, posted 154 runs but fell short against the Renegades' 157. Hobart's captain Nicola Carey top-scored with 62, while the Renegades' opener Hayley Matthews shone with 59. However, injury concerns plagued the Hurricanes, with key player Chinelle Henry departing early due to a suspected hip issue. Despite a strong performance from Matthews and Courtney Webb, the Renegades managed to secure an unexpected victory, marking their first win of the tournament.",
  "summary": "One of cricket's rarely needed rules has cost the Hobart Hurricanes in a four-wicket WBBL loss to the Melbourne Renegades.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}