Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh DRS Catch Controversy Video:
The ball strikes the batsman's bat, and the field umpire signals out. The batsman opts for a DRS review, where, despite clear evidence of an edge, the third umpire overturns the call to not out. The opposing team members are visibly baffled by this unexpected turn. Though this may sound improbable to cricket fans, it's indeed what transpired.
The entire scenario unfolded during the second T20 international match between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh in Sylhet on March 6th, which Bangladesh won by 8 wickets, bringing the three-match T20 series to an even 1-1. Let's delve into how the chaos ensued.
Chasing 166 runs for victory, Bangladesh's Soumya Sarkar faced a delivery from Binura Fernando in the fourth over that clearly edged to the wicketkeeper. Sri Lankan players immediately appealed, and the field umpire ruled out. Bangladesh challenged the call through DRS (player review).
Video replays confirmed the edge, but the third umpire ruled Sarkar not out, asking the field umpire to reverse the decision.
Watch the full incident's video here
As soon as Sarkar was ruled not out, the Sri Lankan players were in disbelief. They persistently implored the field umpire, contesting that the bat had clearly edged the ball. Nevertheless, the third umpire's decision stood. This led to an argument between the Sri Lankan players and the umpire during the match.
Though Soumya Sarkar couldn't capitalize on this reprieve, getting out for 26 runs to Pathirana's bowling, his contribution to the first-wicket partnership of 68 runs with Liton Das steered Bangladesh to a comfortable eight-wicket victory.
