The incident unfolded on the last ball of the fourth over of Pakistan's innings, when Indian bowlers were on the hunt for early breakthroughs. Initially, Muneeba survived an LBW appeal off Kranti Gaud. There was an initial loud shout, but the on-field umpire turned it down, and India chose not to review.
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However, the decision has sparked confusion and a heated discussion in the field. Pakistan women's captain Fatima Sana walked up to the fourth umpire, demanding an explanation as Muneeba stood near the boundary rope, clearly frustrated for a long time.
MCC backs third umpire, confirms Muneeba Ali’s run-out was correct
The MCC explained that Muneeba’s dismissal didn’t fall under the “bouncing bat” law since her bat was airborne when the ball struck the stumps. Their clarification put an end to the speculation, declaring that there was no error in the third umpire’s decision.
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Bouncing bat law not applicable in Muneeba Ali's run-out: MCC
They also mentioned that the Pakistani batter had not moved back into her ground and simply lifted her bat into the air, so the third umpire’s decision to give her out was fully justified.
The MCC further noted, “This law, which was introduced in 2010 and is sometimes referred to as the ‘bouncing bat law,’ is to protect a batter who inadvertently loses contact with the ground as they move towards the stumps, either with their bat bouncing up or just with both their feet being airborne through the natural process of running. It does not protect a batter who is turning for another run, overbalancing, or who—as in Muneeba’s case—simply lifts their bat into the air. The third umpire was entirely correct to give this out.”
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