WTC Final | Twitter sighs in relief after lucky Ajinkya Rahane saved by Pat Cummins’ uncharacteristic overstepping
When it comes to performing on big occasions, luck plays a vital role in order to get success. Ajinkya Rahane had one such moment in the WTC final when he was pinned LBW by Pat Cummins, only to later find out the latter had overstepped before releasing the ball to give the opposition a lifeline.
Coming to bat after Australia’s gigantic total of 469 in the first innings, India were in deep trouble in the WTC final at the Oval, having slipped to 83/4 with Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, Cheteshwar Pujara, and Virat Kohli back in the hut. Things were about to get worse in the 22nd over of the innings when Ajinkya Rahane was beaten on the outside edge by Pat Cummins’ good length delivery which seamed away. Rahane tried to defend the ball but was outfoxed by the amount of seam movement generated by Cummins. A huge appeal from the Australian camp began as soon as the ball hit Rahane’s back pad, and the umpire raised his finger to give him LBW.
After chatting with Ravindra Jadeja for a while, veteran Rahane took the DRS to challenge the on-field decision. However, before even going to the main part of the delivery, the big screen showed Cummins had overstepped, and thus, it was called a no-ball. After a little tense situation, Rahane was relieved to see Cummins bowling his fourth no-ball of the day and gave a smile immediately after. The Twitterati too were delighted to see Rahane survived in that manner and went on to react to the matter on social media.
It looked so close to the crease!
Why third umpire didn't call for No Ball??
— Aman Bansal (@AmanBansal4u) June 8, 2023
If Rahane didn't review it, he would have gone..#AUSvIND #Cricket #WTCFinal2023
That's what they have to do for now!
Rahane defending fuller length balls, looks like no intention to hit runs
— Sunil Kalyan (@sunilguts) June 8, 2023
They would still check for no ball!!Â
Should every wicket ball be reviewed by 3rd umpire? Because Rahane given out lbw and decision overturned because of no ball. What would have happened if he didn't review that call? @StarSportsIndia #askstar
— Muhammed Masum Qadri Misbahi (@Masum_Misbahi) June 8, 2023
That was true luck!
Rahane was given out off Cummins but no ball. very lucky
— Bertram Sinniah (@bertram_sinniah) June 8, 2023
Who is this 'pet'?
Pet commins ki No ball ki wajah se Rahane sir ko jiwan dan mil gaya
— Waseem Akhtar (@WaseemA15975140) June 8, 2023
He is looking good at The Oval!
Rahane giving me so much confidence apart from that unplayable no ball
— Vikram 🏏⚽ (@shortarmpull) June 8, 2023
May be or may not!
Look at the ball tracking, if it is not a no ball then Rahane would have dismissed. #WTCFinal2023 pic.twitter.com/soJVxwESoI
— Resanth. (@CricResanth) June 8, 2023
It was no ball! It was luck! Yes.
No Ball.. Pure Luck.. Rahane
— PANJA 🔥 (@RameshHitman45) June 8, 2023
Hahaha!Â
Yes broÂ
— Naidu - Bhushan (@Bhushansz) June 8, 2023
No ball saved Rahane or else by now ALL OUT
Their job to do!
Why commentators keep saying that #rahane was lucky , that he was out in a no ball ! Did they check ultra edge ? Poor commentry ! #AUSvsIND #WTCFinal2023 #hotstar
— kishore mandi (@kishorekayZz) June 8, 2023