The third day’s play began with the West Indies looking steady and confident, as John Campbell and Shai Hope continued from where they had left off on Day 2. Their partnership blossomed beyond 150 runs, steering the visitors toward their first real chance of taking a lead in the match. Indian skipper Shubman Gill started the day’s proceedings with Jasprit Bumrah and Ravindra Jadeja, hoping for an early breakthrough. While Jadeja kept things tight from one end, it was Bumrah who looked most likely to strike, finding just enough reverse swing to trouble both batters.
However, the breakthrough that India desperately sought remained elusive. The closest moment came in Bumrah’s third over of the day, with Campbell batting confidently on 94. Bumrah steamed in from over the stumps and delivered a sharp length ball that tailed in late, catching Campbell’s front pad right in front of the stumps. The Indian fielders erupted in appeal, convinced of an easy LBW. But when the umpire remained unmoved, Gill quickly signaled for a review, hoping technology would bring justice.
The replay sequence that followed left the Indian team and the fans divided. The ball appeared to sneak past Campbell’s bat and strike his pad flush, but upon closer inspection, a faint spike appeared on UltraEdge as the bat brushed the pad almost simultaneously. The sound, coupled with a slight deviation, made it impossible for the third umpire to confirm whether the ball had hit bat or pad first. After several replays, the benefit of doubt went in favor of the batter, and the on-field decision of “not out” stood.
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Bumrah could hardly believe the verdict. He turned back, shaking his head in disbelief, before wearing a half-smile that couldn’t quite hide his frustration. The bowler had already turned to celebrate what he thought was a plumb dismissal, only for technology to snatch it away. As he walked back to his mark, he exchanged a few words with the umpire, half in jest but full of emotion, muttering, “You know it was out… technology just couldn’t prove it.”
The moment summed up the tension of the morning session — a mixture of dominance, luck, and frustration. While Campbell survived to push past his century, Bumrah’s close call became one of those moments that spark endless debate about technology’s role in the game. For India, it was a cruel reminder that sometimes even perfect deliveries don’t fetch the reward they deserve.