WATCH: Faf du Plessis' involved in a controversial run-out; fans give mixed reaction

Faf du Plessis was involved in an unfortunate run-out at the non-striker’s end on the final delivery of the 13th over against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru.
 By Darpan Jain May 18, 2024, 22:06 IST
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It was a 50-50 decision because the replays didn’t conclude whether Faf’s bat was really in the air when the ball crashed on the stumps.

Faf du Plessis was involved in an unfortunate run-out at the non-striker’s end on the final delivery of the 13th over against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru. No one was at fault really, but CSK were lucky to get a wicket against the run of play, and it was a massive wicket of Faf du Plessis.

Mitchell Santner bowled a fuller-length delivery on the stump line to Rajat Patidar, who whacked it straight down the ground along the line. The ball was travelling quickly and low, but Santner managed to put some hand on it, with the ball touching his fingertips.

The ball deflected on the stumps, and the on-field umpire referred the decision upstairs to the TV official. The TV umpire checked from several angles and concluded that Faf’s bat was in the air when the bails lit up.

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Then, the umpire checked the ultra edge to find whether the ball touched any part of Santner’s hand before deflecting on the stumps. The ultra edge confirmed some movement as the ball went near the bowler’s palm, and the TV official adjudged Faf out.

Fans react as Faf du Plessis ends on the wrong side of a close call

It was a 50-50 decision because the replays didn’t conclude whether Faf’s bat was really in the air when the ball crashed on the stumps. Even the third umpire had to check numerous angles and came to a conclusion quite late.

As the decision flashed on the big screen, Faf du Plessis and his teammates were shocked, for they believed Faf was home in time. Yash Dayal opened his both arms in surprise, questioning the verdict, while Virat Kohli also looked bewildered in the RCB dugout.

Fans have started to give their reactions to the dismissal, with RCB fans feeling hard done by. Meanwhile, CSK fans were happy with the judgement and found the decision correct.

Here are some reactions:

Faf du Plessis got out after a well-made 54 in 39 deliveries, including three boundaries and as many maximums. After the rain break, the pitch wasn’t as easy to bat, but Faf navigated threats adeptly and laid a perfect foundation for the big hitters to follow.

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