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Watch- Ashton Turner’s insane catch ruled illegal, Oliver Peake lives to score winning runs

Soumyajit Dutta

Ashton Turner jumps up to catch a stunner in BBL [Source: @BBL/X]Ashton Turner jumps up to catch a stunner in BBL [Source: @BBL/X]

Franchise cricket is always exciting, with plenty of thrills and daredevil acts on display in the field. Perth Scorchers skipper Ashton Turner witnessed one such moment that left the entire crowd disappointed at the Perth Stadium during a Big Bash League clash on January 7.

A dismissal of Oliver Peake, who appeared to be caught by Ashton Turner, was ruled out despite Turner’s spectacular effort in the covers. An ICC rule related to fair catches overturned the dismissal, leading to disappointment among fans and on-field players alike.

Ashton Turner turns head in BBL with controversial catch

During the chase by the Melbourne Renegades, Oliver Peake was on strike when David Payne bowled a short-of-a-length delivery. Peake attempted a pull shot but mistimed it badly, sending the ball high in the air without much distance.

Ashton Turner, positioned at deep mid-on, kept his eyes firmly on the ball. While running backwards to complete the catch, he initially secured it with both hands but lost his balance in the process.

Turner tumbled onto the ground, and as he fell, his hands touched the grass with the ball facing downwards. He then rolled over, during which the ball touched the ground again.

Although the players began celebrating the wicket, the decision was sent upstairs for review. After carefully checking the footage, the third umpire ruled the batter not out, overturning the on-field decision.

Why was Oliver Peake given not out despite Turner’s catch?

Oliver Peake was given not out because Ashton Turner failed to complete the catch in accordance with Law 33.3 of the ICC Laws of Cricket, which clearly defines what constitutes a valid catch.

As per the law, a catch only starts when the ball first makes contact with the fielder and is completed only when the fielder has full control of both the ball and their own movement.

In Turner’s case, although he initially appeared to secure the ball while running backwards, he lost balance and was still in motion, meaning the catch was not yet complete under the law.

As Turner fell to the ground, his hands made contact with the grass while the ball was facing downward, and during his subsequent roll, the ball touched the ground again.

Since the ball made contact with the ground before Turner had full control, the catch was deemed invalid. Under the laws governing fair catches, any ground contact prior to establishing complete control results in the batter being safe, which is why the third umpire correctly overturned the on-field decision and ruled Oliver Peake not out.