“Is this purposely done to keep the tournament alive ?”- Netizens react after bizarre DRS glitch dismisses Rassie van der Dussen against Pakistan

Also, van der Dussen became the first batter to get dismissed by a concussion substitute in World Cups.

“Is this purposely done to keep the tournament alive ?”- Netizens react after bizarre DRS glitch dismisses Rassie van der Dussen against Pakistan

Rassie van der Dussen (Image via X)

Pakistan are facing South Africa on Friday (October 27) at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. The match is an important one for Pakistan, for they need to win it to stay alive in the tournament. During the match, a bizarre incident took place.

This happened on the fifth ball of the 19th over. South Africa’s Rassie van der Dussen was adjudged LBW off Usama Mir‘s delivery. Van der Dussen instantly went upstair for the third umpire’s decision.

YouTube video

However, Ball Tracking showed the ball had missed the leg stump. And on the second time, it showed the umpire’s call. Van der Dussen had to depart for just 21 runs from 39 balls. Also, van der Dussen became the first batter to get dismissed by a concussion substitute in World Cups. Pakistan had brought Usama as concussion substitute for Shadab Khan.

Watch the video here:

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Fans react to Rassie van der Dussen’s bizarre dismissal

The rivalry between India and Pakistan is well known. So this incident again triggered hilarious banters among the fans. Pakistani fans have often accused India of cheating in international matches.

Rassie van der Dussen
Rassie van der Dussen (Image via X)

But this time, the Indian fans are saying the same. But Pakistani fans are blaming the Board of Council for Cricket in India (BCCI) for being the richest board but failing to provide the technology of DRS. Some said that the International Cricket Council (ICC) is working a lot to play India and Pakistan play the semifinals.

Check out their hilarious tweets:

https://twitter.com/Iconic_Rohit/status/1717918776455221251
https://twitter.com/vinnyloid/status/1717916543168995633
https://twitter.com/vicharabhio/status/1717914530213191762

Coming to the match, after winning the toss, Pakistan chose to bat first and posted 270 in 46.4 overs. South Africa are on the verge of winning the match, which means Pakistan losing four matches out of the six they have played so far. Their chance to reach the semifinals is hanging by a thread. South Africa, on the other hand, have won four matches, and the only defeat came against the Netherlands.

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