It was a high scoring contest at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium and RR won by 16 runs to open their campaign on a high. Sanju Samson was their batting star with a 32-ball 74 with nine sixes and one four.
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The umpiring controversy erupted during RR’s batting innings. The on-field umpire C Shamshuddin ruled Tom Curran out caught by wicketkeeper Dhoni off Deepak Chahar in the 18th over.
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It was a wrong decision as the ball had brushed the batsman’s pad and Dhoni had gathered the ball on one bounce. Dhoni and the bowler appealed and Shamshuddin raised his finger.
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Curran was looking to use the Decision Review System (DRS) but the only review for the team was used up earlier by Rahul Tewatia.
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Shamshuddin consulted square-leg umpire Vineet Kulkarni whether it was a clean catch and he said yes. However, replays showed that the ball had bounced and only then the on-field umpire went to the TV umpire KN Ananthapadmanabhan.
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The third umpire ruled it not out and Dhoni was furious with the verdict. However, in the end, the correct decision was made.
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On her Instagram and Twitter handles, Sakshi said umpiring needs to be improved in such a prestigious tournament. However, the posts were deleted later.
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“First time I have seen the third umpire is being referred after the player has been given out! Umpiring needs to be improved in such a prestigious tournament! Billions watching it! @iplt20,” she wrote on Instagram.
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On Twitter, she wrote, ““If u r using the technology, then use it the right way… out is out whether its catch out or lbw…”
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Earlier, during Delhi Capitals (DC) and Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) match, umpire Nitin Menon wrongly ruled one short run against Chris Jordan. The game ended in a tie and DC won in Super Over.
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