NEW DELHI: A dramatic controversy erupted on Friday through the semi-final of the Rising Asia Cup between India A and Afghanistan A at Al Amerat Cricket Stadium in Oman after the umpire reversed a key determination with out utilizing the Choice Overview System (DRS).
The incident occurred throughout Afghanistan’s batting innings when opener Zubaid Akbari was initially dominated not out after an attraction for a catch behind the stumps.
Nevertheless, following a prolonged session with the third umpire—regardless of no DRS in place—Zubaid was given out, triggering seen frustration from the Afghanistan camp.
Zubaid, who had scored 64 off 41 balls, hesitated to go away the sphere, elevating his hand in protest.
The scenario escalated additional when the Afghanistan coach instructed Zubaid to remain on the sphere, resulting in a heated dialogue between the officers and the teaching employees from each groups.
The controversial reversal of the choice stirred rigidity, with each teaching models debating the ruling.
The dramatic shift in momentum didn’t cease Afghanistan A from posting a formidable complete of 206/4, the best rating of the event, led by a 137-run opening partnership between Sediqullah Atal (83 off 52) and Zubaid Akbari.
Karim Janat added a fast 41 off 20 balls to offer Afghanistan a powerful end.
India A, chasing 207, stumbled early, shedding 5 wickets by the 13th over.
Ramandeep Singh and Nishant Sindhu offered late resistance with a brisk 68-run stand, off 31 balls, however a miscommunication led to Nishant’s run-out, leaving India with an excessive amount of to do within the remaining overs.
Abdul Rahman held his nerve within the remaining over, dismissing Ramandeep on the final ball to limit India A to 186/7, sealing a 20-run victory for Afghanistan A. They now advance to the ultimate to face Sri Lanka A.
