Big Bash League (BBL) 2018-19: Pattinson is given out, returns to bat after opposition withdraw appeal- Watch

Defending champions Adelaide Strikers made a winning start to their campaign in the opening match of the Big Bash League (BBL) 2018-19. The Strikers won by five wickets thanks to Alex Carey's 46-ball 70 against Brisbane Heat on Wednesday.

However, the most memorable moment of the match came from a bizarre run-out involving James Pattinson. The Brisbane Heat player was given out until Adelaide Strikers decided to withdraw a run-out appeal. 

In the first innings of the match, Pattinson was involved in a close run-out decision, which was referred to the third umpire Greg Davidson. The Brisbane all-rounder was given out despite appearing to have made his crease. The players and commentators were also shocked when the verdict of 'out' flashed on the big screen at the Gabba even though the television replays clearly showed that Pattinson had marginally made his ground after completing a tight single.

Umpires Simon Fry and Paul Wilson also seemed confused by the call.

After the bizarre scenes, Pattinson began to walk off the field before he was called back by Adelaide captain Colin Ingram.

OUT OR NOT OUT!? .. You'll struggle to see a more bizarre sequence of events on a cricket field! but somehow, @_jamespattinson survives.. we think!? Thoughts @HeatBBL!?
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Pattinson added just four runs to Brisbane's total before being stumped by Alex Carey in the following over.

"It was a unique scenario," Ingram told cricket.com.au later. 

"I ended up chatting with Benny Laughlin and he said, 'what's the option on withdrawing the appeal? The initial idea came from him, the good sport he is."

"We could all clearly see it wasn't out. You could look like an idiot on TV if it isn't (out) but you've got to back what we saw and our boys were really happy with that. We just wanted to get on with the game," he said.