MS Dhoni was run out in the penultimate over. (Twitter/Praveen)MS Dhoni’s run out in the penultimate over proved to be the final nail in the coffin for India who fell well short of their 240-run target. A top-order collapse put India under the pump before Dhoni along with Ravindra Jadeja put up a sensational century stand to raise hopes of a turnaround. But with the dismissal of Jadeja and the run out by MS Dhoni Martin Guptill which changed dashed all hopes as the title-favourites fell short by 18 runs.
However, a video which has emerged on Twitter has sparked a massive debate on the legality of the delivery and a possible change in the outcome of the match.
As per rules in the third powerplay, only 5 fielders can be outside of the 30-yard circle. But before the ball is delivered a small graphic shows 6 New Zealand players standing outside the ring. It must be remembered here that even if it was a no-ball Dhoni, would still be run out ( as a batsman can be run out of a no-ball).
However, the video has prompted widespread reactions with several fans slamming umpires and saying, “Dhoni might have not taken the second run if it was no ball. If indeed umpires made an error then it would have been a no ball & the next ball, Dhoni would have got a free hit. Instead, he had to run hard for two and got run out.”
Am I the only one to see this???
Just before MSD got Run-out, six fielders were outside the circle
Don’t know whether it is umpiring fault or GPS error
BTW, it was still a runout…#Dhoni #DhoniAtCWC19 #INDvNZ #CWC19 @msdhoni @imVkohli @ICC @BCCI @htTweets @Dhoni7_fc pic.twitter.com/75ToHp0UXZ— WAni BaSit (@imphoenixbmw) July 10, 2019
With 25 runs needed off 10 balls, Dhoni attempted a quick double but Guptill sent a missile direct throw to get Dhoni out. Thereafter it was a mere formality as India were bowled out for 221.
What A great Umpiring Skills….The Ball Msd became runout should be given as NoBall…& Dhoni should have played and India have Won….What A Great WC?What a great exhibition of Umpiring skills???? pic.twitter.com/1Xthq2Qyjv
— L@cchi (@LacchiOrange) July 10, 2019
Reflecting on the loss India captain Virat Kohli said, “MS had a good partnership with him, and again a game of small margins, run out by a small margin. Always feels bad when you play well all tournament and then 45 minutes of bad cricket puts you out. New Zealand deserve it, they put us under more pressure. At times, I think our shot-selection could have been better.”
Glaring umpiring error? Could they afford this in a World Cup semi final? 6 players outside the circle… how long did they play like that in P3? #INDvNZL #Dhoni pic.twitter.com/Hb5UlA4tsI
— Anand Narasimhan (@AnchorAnandN) July 10, 2019
“We thought we had restricted New Zealand to a chaseable score on any surface but the way they come out with the ball in the first half-an-hour was what made the difference,” he added.
