Controversial Call: Shanaka’s Not Out Sparks Debate in IND vs SL Super Over Thriller

During the Super Fours match against India in Dubai, Dasun Shanaka was deemed not out in the Super Over, even though he was visibly outside the crease when the stumps were hit. The Sri Lankan batsman was initially ruled out by the on-field umpire, who believed Shanaka had edged the fourth ball of the Super Over to Sanju Samson, following an appeal from Arshdeep Singh.

As Shanaka attempted to steal a bye, his non-striking partner showed no interest in the run. Shanaka was clearly short of his crease when Sanju Samson executed an underarm throw from behind the stumps. However, the standing umpire had already declared Shanaka caught behind, prompting a review from Sri Lanka.

The third umpire reviewed the footage and determined that the ball hadn’t touched the bat. Per the rules, once an on-field umpire gives a dismissal, the ball is considered dead. Because the initial decision was overturned, any subsequent actions, including the run-out, were nullified.

According to Rule 20.1.1.3, a ball becomes dead immediately upon a dismissal, stating, “The ball will be deemed to be dead from the instant of the incident causing the dismissal.” Furthermore, Rule 3.7.1 clarifies that if a Player Review results in changing an Out decision to Not Out, the ball remains dead from when the original call was made, per clause 20.1.1.3.

Consequently, Shanaka’s run-out was reversed, although he was dismissed on the very next ball, leaving Sri Lanka at 2 for 2 in the Super Over.

Published on September 27, 2025.