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Shanaka Reprieve in Super Over Explained by Dead-Ball Law, Prompts Calls for Review

Under MCC Law 20.1.1.3, the umpire’s initial out signal made the ball dead, leaving the subsequent run-out irrelevant.

Overview

  • On the fourth ball of Sri Lanka’s Super Over, umpire Gazi Sohel gave Dasun Shanaka out caught behind before UltraEdge overturned the decision.
  • Because the on-field out made the ball dead at that instant, Sanju Samson’s direct-hit run-out on the same delivery could not be applied.
  • Shanaka was dismissed on the next ball as Sri Lanka finished with two runs, and India won by running three on their first delivery.
  • Players sought clarification on field as confusion spread, with former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan later outlining the ruling on social media.
  • Sri Lanka coach Sanath Jayasuriya urged fine-tuning of the laws after the incident, though no official rule change has been announced.