During the 44th match of the eighth edition of Big Bash League (BBL|08), between Hobart Hurricanes and Brisbane Heat at Hobart, Heat wicket-keeper batsman Jimmy Peirson hit a six off all-rounder James Faulkner which ended up hitting a spectator on his face.
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The incident happened on the first ball of the 17th over when Pierson walked towards the off-side to hit a Faulkner delivery in the midwicket region. With proper timing on the ball, the right-handed batsman cleared the leg-side boundary with ease. However, a spectator’s attempt of catching the ball ended up hitting him on the face. Fortunately, there wasn’t any major injury.
Very good for Jimmy Peirson who launched this ball into the crowd.
Very bad for old mate, who got hit by said ball in the face… 🤕 #BBL08 | @weet_bix pic.twitter.com/IXmDfeHBFj
— KFC Big Bash League (@BBL) January 29, 2019
The injury could have been lethal if the spectator doesn’t see the ball coming towards him. The crazy fan, who was hit by the ball later returned with an ice pack and a beer can.
He's back!
Guy who got hit by six has returned, complete with an ice pack and refreshing beverage. What a trooper #BBL08 pic.twitter.com/cO4tHRP7uW
— KFC Big Bash League (@BBL) January 29, 2019
The BBL|08 has already been witness to some extraordinary events on-field. From strange run-outs to Aston Turner being awarded a six for hitting the stadium roof, there have been several entertaining moments in the glitzy T20 tournament.
