Overview
- On the final ball of Day 3 in Rawalpindi, Mohammad Rizwan drove Keshav Maharaj and then accidentally dislodged the bails with his bat.
- South Africa, led by wicketkeeper Kyle Verreynne, appealed for hit-wicket, but on-field umpire Sharfuddoula rejected the appeal after a brief exchange.
- Broadcast replays showed the ball had not been returned to the keeper when the bails fell, prompting questions about whether the ball was still in play.
- Analysts cited MCC Law 35.2, which deems a batter not out if the wicket is broken after completing the act of receiving the delivery, aligning with the umpires’ call.
- Reports noted the umpire had effectively called the over before the bails were dislodged, and play closed with Pakistan 94-4, leading by 23, with Rizwan on 16.