The Indian women’s cricket team is playing its first match at the Commonwealth Games against favourites Australia at the Edgbaston Cricket Ground in Birmingham. Indian captain Harmanpreet Kaur won the toss and opted to bat. Shafali Verma came out to bat along with Smriti Mandhana to open India’s innings. While Mandhana departed early, Shafali brought out some big shots to give India a brisk start in the powerplay.
With India’s score on 65/1, Shafali was sent home by Tahlia McGrath. Alyssa Healy removed the stumps in a flash even before the Indian batter could bring her foot behind the batting crease.
But the decision was referred to the third umpire and on seeing the replays it was discovered that Healy had removed the bails with her right hand, while she had the ball in her left hand.
Referring to ICC rule book
According to the rules of cricket, the ball should be in the hand of the fielder when the contact is made with the wickets and the bails are removed. As a result, Shafali, who was on 34 at that time survived the chance. She was eventually dismissed for 48 runs but by then she had given India a strong start.
As a result, Shafali, who was on 34 survived the chance. She was eventually dismissed for 48 runs but by then she had given India a strong start.
