Why was Shafali Verma declared not-out despite being out of the crease at the CWG 2022? Shafali Verma given a reprieve on 34 in the first innings but was eventually dismissed for 14 runs.
The blockbuster opening match between Australia and India in the Commonwealth Games 2022. Lived up to the hype, with the World Champions winning by three wickets in a thrilling encounter. While the game had several exciting moments, fans were perplex after an incident in the first innings involving Indian opening batter Shafali Verma.
Harmanpreet Kaur, India’s captain, won the toss and chose to bat. India got off to a good start thanks to Shafali Verma and Smriti Mandhana, but the latter was out in the fourth over. Shafali kept hitting big shots, ensuring that India didn’t lose momentum. When India’s score was 65/1, the explosive opener charm life at the crease and a huge slice of luck.
The 18-year-old caught off guard by a Tahlia McGrath delivery. Australian wicketkeeper Alyssa Healy wasted no time in whipping off the bails as the Indian batter’s feet were outside the crease. Interestingly, the decision was referred to the third umpire. Who, after reviewing the replays, ruled it not out.
The player must make contact with the stumps or bails with the hand holding the ball, according to the rules. Healy, on the other hand, had removed the bails with her right hand while holding the ball in her left. The Indian save for the time being, but she was dismiss after adding 14 more runs to her tally, bringing her total to 48.
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Ashleigh Gardner destroys India with a brilliant batting display.
India finished the innings on a high note, thanks to skipper Harmanpreet Kaur’s tenacious half-century. Which brought India’s total to 154/8 in 20 overs. Jess Jonassen was the standout Australian bowler, taking four wickets while conceding only 22 runs.
Chasing a par score, the Women in Yellow stumbled after some penetrative bowling from the Asian side, and were trailing in the match until Gardner took charge, smashing a match-winning 52* off 35 deliveries to seal an unlikely victory for the tournament favourites.
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