Brisbane Heat wanted two runs to win off the final ball and one to take the match right into a Super Over however as destiny would have it, Mark Steketee couldn’t full the run in time. Or did he? The controversial run-out determination made by the third umpire sealed the victory for Hobart Hurricanes, however sparked a fierce debate on social media.
The replay confirmed that the decision was certainly very shut and that Steketee’s bat had bounced up on the on the spot the bails got here off. Now, based on ICC guidelines, the choice ought to go in favour of the batsman, in case the bat has hit the bottom after crossing the crease first. Well, the umpire’s determination was remaining.
7 Cricket posted the second of the run out on twitter. Check out the clip right here:
ABSOLUTE SCENES AT THE GABBA!A remaining ball direct hit by Colin Ingram, Mark Steketee’s bat is within the air and @HurricanesBBL win by ONE RUN!#BBL10 pic.twitter.com/ihINu23DE9
— 7Cricket (@7Cricket) December 30, 2020
They additionally posted a slo-mo visible of the incident. Check it out:
The zoomed in, body by body view of the ultimate ball #BBL10 pic.twitter.com/zlvgRfZSmH
— 7Cricket (@7Cricket) December 30, 2020
Many cricket followers mentioned the umpire was too fast to make the judgement.
“Third umpire was in a hurry! Decision was given after one replay,” wrote one person.
Third umpire was in a rush!! Decision was given after one replay
— Ashutosh (@shutosh_m) December 30, 2020
“It would have been better if this ball was cancelled and both teams would have got one more ball to play,” wrote one other.
It would have been higher if this ball was cancelled and each workforce would have gotten yet another ball to play
— BAIBHAB NAIK (@BAIBHABNAIK10) December 30, 2020
“Yes it was in the air when bails dislodged but wasn’t it grounded before it ? According to new rules it should be not out?” wrote a 3rd fan.
Yes it was within the air when bails dislodged however wasn’t it grounded earlier than it ? According to new guidelines it ought to be not out?
— Saqib Shah (@Saqibca) December 30, 2020
The Hurricanes would go on to win by one run.
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