T20 World Cup: Suryakumar’s last-over catch sparks controversy due to displaced rope

India defeated South Africa by seven runs in Barbados

By Web Desk
June 30, 2024
Suryakumar Yadav's match-winning catch didn't come without controversy. — Screengrab

India defeated South Africa by seven runs to win the T20 World Cup 2024 at the Kensington Oval, Barbados, on Saturday but doubts have now been raised about their win due to Suyrakumar Yadav’s last-over catch.

South Africa required 16 runs in the last over and Hardik Pandya took the ball. David Miller was on strike and he hit a full toss for a six on a straight hit but Suryakumar took a brilliant catch, which has also been regarded as the best grab of the T20 World Cup.

The ball looked certain to cross the boundary ropes but Suryakumar grabbed it while running. He juggled the ball and went over the ropes to avoid his feet touching the ropes, jumped back again and held on to the ball, which ultimately won the match for India.

The decision went to the third umpire, Richard Kettleborough, who had a quick view at it and declared the catch legal, which ended Miller’s innings and eventually the Proteas’ hopes of lifting their maiden title.

Soon after India were crowned champions, controversy sparked on social media with some arguing that Surykumar’s shoe flicked the boundary ropes while grabbing the catch.

Not just that, the boundary ropes also looked out of position before the Indian took the match-winning catch.

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As per the ICC’s playing conditions, the cushion is considered the boundary and not the white line which can be seen in the pictures. Section 19.3 states: "If a solid object used to mark the boundary is disturbed for any reason, then the boundary shall be considered to be in its original position."

It was further argued that the boundary rope should’ve been moved back into its original position. Section 19.3.2 states: “If a solid object used to mark the boundary is disturbed for any reason, the object shall be returned to its original position as soon as is practicable; if play is taking place, this shall be as soon as the ball is dead.”

Comments

    Mubashir latif commented 2 days ago

    I think it is useless to consider these things because game is over.

    Ind cheating commented yesterday

    Ind cheating

      Vaibhav commented 22 hours ago

      What rubbish

    Pavan commented yesterday

    it looks clean only..

    Hemanta commented yesterday

    It was referred to 3rd Umpire and I think his decision is final. This is pointless discussion. Refrain from this.

      Ashfaq commented 19 hours ago

      Useless discussion. Third umpire decision is Final. Even if 6 was allowed SA was needing 10 runs in 5 balls. What is the guarantee??

    Prithvi commented 22 hours ago

    Loosers are always a cry baby , better ignoring them. Deserving team won

    Majid commented 21 hours ago

    Ye World cup final fix tha, Ind ko hi milna tha Sharma aur Kohli ko gift... 30 required in 30 balls is not a high mountain. Cricket is just a business, nothing else. Sab ki income Hoti he is se

    asif commented 8 hours ago

    indian is cheater always cheater but now game is over .

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