Daryl Mitchell's wicket caused controversy as he was given out despite DRS evidence suggesting he was not out.
Daryl Mitchell was dismissed in controversial circumstances during the India vs New Zealand second T20I. Mitchell was given out LBW off the bowling of Krunal Pandya for one in the sixth over, to leave the Black Caps in trouble at 43-3.
Mitchell seemed to have missed the ball while trying to work it on the leg side. The on-field umpire raised his finger and the batsman asked for the DRS after consulting with Kane Williamson. The third umpire, Shaun Haig, stayed with the on-field call and this caused a huge debate as there was a clear indication on the hotspot that the ball hit the inside edge of the bat.
Williamson wan't happy but the on-field umpires told Mitchell he had to go.
The decision was questioned by cricket experts and fans alike. ‘It’s ridiculous’, said former New Zealand bowler Simon Doull on air while adding that there was a clear inside edge. Even Indian commentators said that it was very bizarre and Mitchell looked not out.
Reckon Daryl Mitchell very unlucky there. Protocol for conflict between hot spot and snicko is the key to resolving this. Naked eye showed deviation #NZvIND #CricbuzzLIVE
— Gautam Bhimani (@gbhimani) February 8, 2019
Several fans were quick to react to this controversial call.
Time to have DRS for DRS? Oh wait, no, hang on! There's a catch!
— Ameya Tilak (@ameyatilak) February 8, 2019
Chaos at the Eden Park in Auckland.
Edge on the Hotspot and it's still given out LBW.
Daryl Mitchell didn't know what hit him, Rohit looked confused, Williamson looked gutted.#NZvIND #INDvNZ #TeamIndia
What a shame for technology after Daryl Mitchell decision. Probably a brain fade moment for Shaun Haig.#NZvsIND
— Jaideep7 (@jailalchandani7) February 8, 2019
Worst review ever #NZvIND Daryl Mitchell
— Faiz (@Faiz89963971) February 8, 2019
If you think your day is going badly, remember Daryl Mitchell nicked the ball and still lost his wicket while reviewing #NZvIND
— Vaibhav Dwivedi (@Vaibhav24145112) February 8, 2019
India beat New Zealand by seven wickets in the second Twenty20 International to tie the three-match series at 1-1.
1. What Happened
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As the umpire raised the finger after Krunal's appeal, Mitchell decided to take DRS and review the decision after conferring with non-striker Kan Williamson.
Daryl Mitchel got an inside egde? Oh come on! The bat clearly hit the pad. How else would your explain the snicko? #NZvIND @ICC pic.twitter.com/ZgKHLDAmUJ
— Faraz haider (@farazchishti10) February 8, 2019
2. DRS seemed to show an inside edge
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On the hotspot, an edge appeared to be visible and with replays shown on the big screen at the ground, both teams thought it was not out. They were to ready resume play.
3. Daryl Mitchell was given out
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However, on RTS or Snicko, it didn’t show any spike as the ball went past the bat. After the three negatives on Hawk-Eye, third umpire Shaun Haig reckoned there was no bat involved and declared the batsman out.
4. Daryl Mitchell had to go
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Mitchell clearly believed there was an inside edge and spoke to India skipper Rohit Sharma seeking a solution. MS Dhoni also joined the discussion, but it all proved useless. With no change in the decision possible, Mitchell was told to return to the dugout.
Some reports also added that Rohit Sharma was not allowed to call him back. Meanwhile, Kane Williamson could be called in front of the match referee for his dissent after the decision.
