A controversial run out throughout Australia’s thumping victory over Sri Lanka on the Under-19 Women’s T20 World Cup has raised eyebrows, with footage of the incident circulating social media platforms on Wednesday.
In the nineteenth over of Australia’s innings at Benoni’s Willowmoore Park in South Africa, teenager Lucy Hamilton slapped a full supply from Sri Lankan spinner Rashmi Nethranjalee in direction of lengthy off, the place Dulanga Dissanayake retrieved the ball.
Hamilton thought-about scampering via for a second run, however turned again after opting to stay with the one.
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However, the 16-year-old was impeded by Nethranjalee, who unintentionally backed into the Australia whereas making ready to obtain Dissanayake’s throw from the boundary.
Dissanayake nailed a direct hit on the non-striker’s finish with Hamilton comfortably out of her floor, and Sri Lanka’s cricketers began celebrating the run out.
Hamilton and teammate Amy Smith threw their arms up in protest, questioning whether or not the batter had been obstructed, however umpire Sharfuddoula Ibne Shahid awarded the dismissal. Sri Lanka elected not withdraw their enchantment, and Hamilton returned to the sheds for 22 (12).
“I’ve seen some things on a cricket field, but I don’t think I’ve seen that one,” Charles Dagnall stated in commentary.
According to the Laws of Cricket, umpires may solely award a lifeless ball in the event that they deemed the fielder’s actions to be intentional.
Law 41.5 states: “It is unfair for any fielder wilfully to attempt, by word or action, to distract, deceive or obstruct either batter after the striker has received the ball. It is for either one of the umpires to decide whether any distraction, deception or obstruction is wilful or not.”
The video of Hamilton’s dismissal obtained greater than 211,000 likes on Instagram in below 14 hours.
Australia finally registered 5-159 from their 20 overs — Melbourne Renegades all-rounder Ella Hayward top-scored with 36 (31), whereas opener Sianna Ginger contributed 30 (31).
Sri Lanka was rolled for 51 in response, bundled out in 13 overs with seven Australian bowlers taking wickets. Hamilton wrapped up the match with a double-wicket maiden, ending with figures of 2-0, whereas 15-year-old Maggie Clark additionally snared two wickets.
“We all back each other — when we keep it simple, we bowl our best,” Smith stated after the match.
“Our team can beat any country here.”
Australia has certified for the Super Six group stage, the place they’re anticipated to face India and the United Arab Emirates.
Originally revealed as Lucy Hamilton’s controversial run out in Under-19 Women’s T20 World Cup sparks debate
