India faced a daunting task defending their target of 398 during the Wankhede semi-final, especially when Daryl Mitchell and Kane Williamson seemed to be turning the tide against the Indian bowlers.
Yet, a decisive moment arrived when Mohammed Shami’s sudden burst claimed two wickets, momentarily shifting momentum. Mitchell persisted, showcasing exceptional batting skills, and narrowly survived a potential run-out during the tense 43rd over, adding to the precariousness of the situation.
In a face-off against Jasprit Bumrah, Mitchell capitalized on a full-toss, swiftly attempting a single. Despite a direct hit from mid-off at the non-striker’s end and the ball brushing the stumps, the batsmen sought an extra run.
Bumrah, quick to grasp their intentions, retrieved the ball and executed a precise run-out, catching Mitchell short of the crease. However, this skillful play was nullified by the rulebook as the run-out attempt was deemed illegal.
— Rashmi Tiwary (@RashmiMuz) November 16, 2023
According to regulations, for a run-out to be valid, the fielder must remove the bails while holding the ball after dislodging the stumps, a condition unmet in this instance.