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Controversy swirled around the 33rd IPL 2024 match between Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Mumbai Indians (MI) . during the first innings. Two on-field umpiring calls didn’t go MI’s way, sparking accusations that their dugout might have been illegally using the Decision Review System (DRS) to signal the batsmen. These actions reportedly angered PBKS captain Sam Curran.
Wide calls spark controversy in IPL Match
Controversy arose during a recent match when a similar incident occurred twice. In the 15th over, Arshdeep Singh bowled a wide yorker that was called a not-wide by the umpire despite Suryakumar Yadav attempting to play the ball and missing it. The MI dugout then urged for a review, which Suryakumar took. Upon re🅺view, the decision was overturned an💧d declared a wide.
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MI steals victory in last-over thriller against PBKS
Sent in to bat first by PBKS, MI managed to post a total of 192 runs in their allotted 20 overs. Suryakumar’s excellent knock of 78 runs off 53 balls was the cornerstone of their innings. In reply, PBKS suffered a disastrous start, losing four wickets within the first four overs. Despite a valiant effort from Ashutosh Sharma, who scored a quickfire 61 off just 28 deliveries, PBKS were ultimately bowled out for 183 runs, falling short of the target by 9 runs. Jasprit Bumrah was adjudged the Player of t𓂃he Match for his impressive bo💃wling spell, claiming 3 wickets.
