WPL 2025: Whether or not you go out? DC co-owner Perth Jindal breaks silence over a controversial runout decision against MI
Match 2 Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2025 witnessed a high-intensity encounter between Delhi Capitals (DC) and Mumbai Indians (MI) In a packed stadium. The match provided it all from power hits, dramatic wickets, nervous moments and a controversy of the final ball that stole the spotlight. Delhi took a two-wicket victory with a heartstop finish and scored a key runout appeal in the final ball courtesy of Delhi.
Delhi Capitals’ batting domination against Mumbai Indians
Following a challenging 165-run target, Delhi began his style thanks to fiery stroke plays Shafari Balmawho provided a quick fire start. The right-handed was attacked by Mumbai bowlers and sent the boundaries with authority and set momentum in the favor of Delhi. However, her firing caused a mini-collapse, with Delhi struggling with 109/5 in 14.5 overs, bringing Mumbai back to the contest. At this important point, partnership Niki Prasad and Sarah Bryce The duo stabilized the innings and lacked targets, which proved to be a turning point. Despite the mounting pressure, they showed an incredible calm and ultimately lowered the equation to the 10 runs needed in the final.
Controversial final ball decision splitting opinions
Tension peaked as two runs were needed from the final ball. Arundhati Reddy I played an aerial shot offside and cleared the field, but found no boundaries. Captain of Mumbai Harmanpreet Kaur He sprinted after the ball and fired a pinpoint throw all the way to the edge of the keeper. There, the opportunity to run out appeared. Zing Bails flashed, prompting an immediate appeal from Mumbai players as Arundhati took a full stretch to complete his second run. That moment was the razor closure, and the third judge took action for a meticulous review.
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The replay showed that Arundati bats had completely crossed the crease and were released on bail before they led to moments of uncertainty. Traditionally, in cricket, it is believed that when bail loses contact with the stump, the batsman is coming out. However, under modern LED Zing Bails rules, the ticket gates are considered to be placed at the exact moment when the lights are lit, marking the first frame where bail is blocked. After extensive scrutiny, the third judge determined that Arundhati had not been out and confirmed Delhi’s victory at the narrowest margin.
– lolzzz (@cricketermasked) February 15, 2025
This is unacceptable. The third judgement does not have any clues as to the play conditions if LED stumps are used.
What is this #wpl2025 The documentation says: pic.twitter.com/uqttdsokwv
– Hemant Brar (@hemantbrar_) February 15, 2025
Perth Jindal shares his stance on the referee’s decision
The dramatic conclusion sparked a heated debate across social media, with disagreement as to whether the third judge made the correct call. Some felt that bail was already in the way before Arundhati completed her dive, while others argued that the ruling was in line with existing laws. In addition to the controversy, the co-owner of Delhi Capitals Pallas Jindal He expressed his gratitude to the judges and praised his ability to continue to be composed in high pressure situations.
“Regardless of the outcome of the WPL, we must praise the third judge, who is absolutely world class. We make such a decision and have so many frames and so many pressures. It’s world class to go back down @wplt20@delhicapitals,” Perth wrote.
Regardless of the outcome of the WPL, I have to praise the third judge, absolutely world class. It’s world class to make such decisions and bring so many frames back to so many frames @wplt20 @delhicapitals
-Partha Jindal (@parathjindal11) February 15, 2025
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This article was first published womencricket.coma Cricket time company.