With the Indian Men’s team starting their Sri Lanka tour with a dominant win, attention shifted to the Women’s Asia Cup Final, where India faced Sri Lanka. Indian captain Harmanpreet Kaur won the toss and chose to bat first as India was off to a flying start. Supported by a brilliant fifty from Smriti Mandhana, India reached 114/3 in 15 overs. However, amidst India’s batting onslaught, an unexpected moment brought drama, confusion, and laughter.
On the fourth delivery of the 16th over, the Sri Lankan captain bowled to Mandhana with a back-of-a-length delivery outside the off stump. In a comical twist, the ball bounced twice before reaching Mandhana who waited for the ball before attempting to hit it. Furthermore, she got a leading edge and the ball flew toward mid-off, where Athanpatthu took an easy catch. The Sri Lankan players celebrated, believing they had taken a wicket. However, the on-field umpire, Shathira Jakir declared it a no-ball as per the MCC laws, due to the ball bouncing twice before reaching the batter. The sudden change in the situation led to a flurry of reactions on social media, with fans and viewers sharing their thoughts on the amusing incident.
* As per MCC Law, 21.7 Ball bouncing more than once, rolling along the ground or pitching off the pitch
The umpire shall call and signal No ball if a ball that he/she considers to have been delivered, without having previously touched the bat or person of the striker,
– bounces more than once or rolls along the ground before it reaches the popping crease
or
– pitches wholly or partially off the pitch as defined in Law 6.1 (Area of pitch) before it reaches the line of the striker’s wicket. When a non-turf pitch is being used, this will apply to any ball that wholly or partially pitches off the artificial surface.
— Gill Bill (@bill_gill76078) July 28, 2024
Brilliant innings
What’s that noise
#SLvIND
Even blind umpire would have given that out, it was that bigger noise.
Have some shame @13richaghosh#INDvsSL pic.twitter.com/UEHj0qtb8l— nadim Ahmad (@AhmadSixth) July 28, 2024
The power hitter #RichaGhosh #AsiaCup #INDvsSL
— Ritika Sanwal (@RitikaSanwal) July 28, 2024
Did it well!
Jemmi also
Well played jemmi 🥹#WomensAsiaCup2024 #INDvsSL #SLvIND pic.twitter.com/2tXX8U3fSc
— Devendra 🇮🇳 (@Devendra786s) July 28, 2024
Double dose of #SLvsIND #WomensAsiaCup2024 final between sri Lanka and India
Then, in the evening, the second T20i match of the men’s team
What a Sunday 🙌 👏🏼 #INDvsSL— Free Hit 👊 (@SyedNaf16) July 28, 2024
Coincidence
The number 18
That’s Women’s Asia Cup! 🔥
Jersey 18 in men’s WC final☠️
Jersey 18 in Women’s Asia Cup ☠️🔥 #RCBblood #SmritiMandhana #INDvsSL #AsiaCup— Divya S… (@dyute67764) July 28, 2024
Harmanpreet Kaur consistently fails in crucial matches. Her occasional good games don’t make her captain material. The Indian team deserves far better leadership. #AsiaCup #INDvsSL pic.twitter.com/sRZ1zJclVj
— Kuch Bhi!!!! (@KirkutExpert99) July 28, 2024
