Women's Hundred | Twitter reacts to Fi Morris’ ‘merry go round’ display culminate in unfortunate boundary

08/06/2024

Fielding at the boundary is crucial, often demanding meticulous attention to the consequences. Manchester Originals’ Fritha Morris learned this, the hard way in the match against Oval Invincibles when her lapse in fielding at the edge of the ropes resulted in conceding a crucial four for her side.

‌Manchester Originals started strong with the bat as Laura Wolvaardt and Beth Mooney propelled the score to 50/1 in just 35 deliveries. However, the momentum slowed after their dismissals, coupled with Evelyn Jones and Emma Lamb’s poor performances with the bat. Despite this, Sophie Ecclestone’s brisk 26 off 15 balls lifted the Originals to a respectable 125/4. In response, the Oval Invincibles began with a flourish, with Chamari Athapaththu and Lauren Winfield-Hill putting together a 48-run opening stand. Following their dismissals and Alice Capsey's quick exit for just two runs off four balls, Marizanne Kapp and Paige Scholfield stabilized the innings. They advanced the score to 77/3 in 70 deliveries, capitalizing on the Originals' fielding lapses, particularly a crucial misfield by Fritha Morris.

On the 73rd delivery, Katherine Bryce bowled a short ball to Scholfield, who dragged it from outside off stump, sending it airborne towards the forward square leg. Positioned at deep mid-wicket, Morris ran to her right and attempted to field the ball on the bounce. Misjudging the trajectory, she fumbled, swerved around, and allowed the ball to trickle past her and over the boundary for four. Lying on the grass in dejection, Morris’s misfield became an immediate topic of discussion on Twitter with her gesture being compared with 'merry go round' movement.

LOL so funny!

pic.twitter.com/GLeo3QtbFO
— Gill Bill (@bill_gill76078) August 6, 2024

Going bad as of now!

Chamari Athapaththu's all 3 knocks in the Hundred have been scored at less than run-a-ball.

M#1 - 1 (6)

M#2 - 5 (8)

M#3 - 33 (36)

Tough start.
— Jeet (Women's Cricket) (@Jeetv27WC) August 6, 2024

Brilliant catch!

On the s t r e t c h ! 🤩

Georgia Adams's brilliant catch for Southern Brave is the @KPSnacks Play of the Day 💚#TheHundred pic.twitter.com/tzqHG6vYef
— The Hundred (@thehundred) August 6, 2024

Haha!

Oval Invincibles are on the attack 👊💥 #TheHundred pic.twitter.com/FaQMz3NGFI
— The Hundred (@thehundred) August 6, 2024

👀👀👀

Sophie Ecclestone with a speccy 👀🤍#TheHundred | @Sophecc19 pic.twitter.com/Gpbzn3Y1RG
— The Hundred (@thehundred) August 6, 2024

That's good to see!

Chamari Athapaththu is finding her rhythm and ticking along nicely ✌️ #TheHundred | @58Chamari pic.twitter.com/XBkeyvoZdw
— The Hundred (@thehundred) August 6, 2024

Hahaha!

Lauren Filer = Speedy Gonzales 💨#TheHundred | #TheRoadToTheEliminator pic.twitter.com/CgCBJpuK8m
— The Hundred (@thehundred) August 6, 2024

Finshed well!

Last ball boundary from none other than @Sophecc19 🖤

Oval Invincibles are chasing 126 🤘#TheHundred | #TheRoadToTheEliminator pic.twitter.com/RSnrifzPBY
— The Hundred (@thehundred) August 6, 2024

Back - back!

Welcome to the crease, @Sophecc19 🤩 That's back-to-back boundaries for the captain!

100 runs up for Manchester Originals with 15 balls remaining!#TheHundred | #TheRoadToTheEliminator pic.twitter.com/5Kwux07t8C
— The Hundred (@thehundred) August 6, 2024

Women's Hundred | Twitter reacts to Fi Morris’ ‘merry go round’ display culminate in unfortunate boundary

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