In the heart of the T20 World Cup 2024, cricket fans were treated to a thrilling showdown between South Africa and Bangladesh. The match, filled with tension and anticipation, ended with the Proteas narrowly clinching a 4-run victory against the Bangla Tigers. However, amidst the excitement, a cloud of controversy hovered over the game, casting a shadow on Bangladesh's hopes of victory and leaving fans and experts bewildered.
Mahmudullah was wrongly given out LBW, and ball went for 4 leg byes. The decision was reversed on DRS but Bangladesh didn't get the 4 runs as ball is dead once batter is given out. And South Africa won by exactly 4 runs.
Tragic indeed π§π©ππ β Farid Khan (@_FaridKhan) As the match entered its final stages, Bangladesh appeared to be on the brink of a remarkable comeback, requiring 27 runs from the last 4 overs to reach their target. It was during this crucial period, with Mahmudullah and Towid Hridoy battling it out at the crease, that fate took an unexpected turn. Mahmudullah's attempt to flick the ball resulted in it striking his pads and speeding towards the boundary behind the stumps.
A passionate appeal from the South African fielders led to the umpire raising his finger, signaling Mahmudullah out. However, upon closer inspection through the Decision Review System (DRS), it became evident that the ball would have missed the stumps, prompting the on-field umpire to overturn his decision. Despite this reversal, Bangladesh found themselves a.