Issy Wong fails to take wicket as bails remain on stumps in Leicester
BBC Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 1, 2026, 4:02 PM
Last updated Sep 1, 2026

England bowler Issy Wong failed to claim a wicket despite bowling Ireland batter Rebecca Stokell during the first One Day International in Leicester. While the ball struck the stumps, the bails failed to dislodge, allowing the batter to remain at the crease. The incident occurred during the opening match of the series, drawing immediate reaction from the bowler due to the unusual nature of the dismissal attempt. Officials allowed play to continue under the existing laws of the game regarding bails. Both sides are currently competing in the match, which remains in progress following the sequence. The status of the ongoing game continues as the teams navigate the opening fixture.
- •Issy Wong bowled to Rebecca Stokell during the first ODI in Leicester.
- •The ball struck the stumps without dislodging the bails.
- •Rebecca Stokell was not given out by officials.
- •The match between England and Ireland remains in progress.
- 4:02 PMBBC Sport — 'It hasn't even moved!' - No wicket for Wong as bails stay still
"Issy Wong bowls Ireland's Rebecca Stokell but doesn't get the wicket after the bails remain on top of the stumps, much to the dismay of the England bowler in the first One Day International in Leicester.
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