[Watch] James Vince's shot unfortunately hits a seagull, forces security to take the injured bird out of the field in BBL 2024-25

Sydney Sixers batter James Vince accidentally hit a seagull while batting against Melbourne Stars in a Big Bash League (BBL 2024-25) match. The seagull lay motionless on the ground as soon as the ball hit it.

The incident happened during the 10th over of Sydney Sixers' match against the Melbourne Stars on Thursday, January 9. It is seagull season in Australia, and a flock of birds was at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) while the BBL game was underway.

On the penultimate delivery of the 10th over bowled by Joel Paris, Sydney Sixers batter James Vince smashed the ball over the mid-on region. The ball landed straight on a seagull near the boundary region. The ball bounced on it and then crossed the boundary rope for four.

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Although the shot earned him four runs, Vince was more concerned about the seagull. A security official at the MCG rushed to take the injured bird away as it fluttered its wings but could not fly from the spot.

James Vince's half-century goes in vain as Melbourne Stars defeat Sydney Sixers

England batter James Vince has been in terrific touch in franchise cricket. He played a fine knock of 53 runs from 44 deliveries against the Melbourne Stars. Sydney Sixers required 157 from 20 overs to win the game, but they lost opener Joshua Philippe early.

Vince held one end till the 14th over, completing his half-century. He lost his wicket caught out off Marcus Stoinis' bowling in the 14th over when the team's total was 96. Although Sydney Sixers had the wickets of Moises Henriques, Jordan Silk and Jack Edwards in hand, they failed to reach 157, losing by 16 runs eventually.

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