Twitter divided into two groups of opinions after the controversial ‘boundary-catch’ dismissal of Rajasthan Royals (RR) skipper Sanju Samson against DC in the 56th match of the ongoing IPL 2024. RR were looking in a comfortable position at the score of 162 runs losing 3 wickets in 15.3 overs.
On the fourth ball of the 16th over, Sanju lofted the ball for a six towards the long-on boundary but the DC fielder Shai Hope didn’t make a mistake in executing a brilliant catch very close near the boundary line. However, the decision was referred to the third umpire and eventually, the third umpire declared Samson ‘out’.
Watch the video of the dismissal:
I saw the cushion move. It was not out and Sanju Samson misses out on a well deserved hundred. #RRvsDC #DCvsRR#SanjuSamson pic.twitter.com/f2lrWJ5TDl
— Nirmal Jyothi (@majornirmal) May 7, 2024
Both dugouts reacted to Sanju Samson's 'controversial dismissal'
Meanwhile, the RR skipper Samson was seen having a conversation with the field umpire; RR’s Director of Cricket, Kumar Sangakkara was also seen in a dismay following this decision. DC Owner Parth Jindal was also seen reacting to this dismissal which didn't go down well with a lot of fans who reacted on social media. The fans also came up with a lot of divided reactions on X (formerly Twitter) while reacting to this ‘controversial dismissal’.
Speaking of the result of the match, DC emerged victorious by 20 runs in this all-important and must-win game for them to stay alive in contention for the playoff stage of the tournament.
Here’s how fans reacted to Sanju Samson’s ‘controversial dismissal’:
The scene 🤭 pic.twitter.com/NZcQB8ZdbL
— Next level Max (@NextLvLMaxi) May 7, 2024
1. It was not clear in the angles shown
— Pooja - The Great Indian Naturist 🇮🇳 (@Ribsofman) May 7, 2024
2. Umpire should have taken more time to clarify the uncertainty
3. Benefit of doubt goes to the batsman
The controversial dismissal of Sanju Samson. 👇 pic.twitter.com/0pbvbY5Zd1
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) May 7, 2024
1 Like = 10 Slipper shots for him 🤬 pic.twitter.com/s9IyojjHAr
— 𒆜Harry Billa𒆜 (@Billa2Harry) May 7, 2024
Third umpire pic.twitter.com/rBekuZ4ufY
— भाई साहब (@Bhai_saheb) May 7, 2024
3rd umpire could have taken a bit more time to make the decision whether it is a six or out.
— cricketidiot45 (@cricketidiot) May 7, 2024
I think it's not out
— Zunx (@Zunx11) May 7, 2024
Umpiring this season 🥴🥴
— ᴊᴀʟꜱᴀ ᴋᴏʜʟɪ (@jalsakohli) May 7, 2024
A bit of doubt whether Hope's shoes touch the boundary line or not but from the naked eye it looks like he made it a clear catch and Sanju Samson was out. His shoes did not touch the boundary line. They were close but did not touch. A little more unbalance and Sanju was saved
— Sports syncs (@moiz_sports) May 7, 2024
What a poor umpiring not for the first time 💯 Sanju Samson was so right he's not happy with the decision but what a knock brilliantly played 🔥🔥💯👏👏
— Yudhisthar Swami Adv. (@yudhistharswami) May 7, 2024
Well played captain 🫡✨👍#DCvsRR #RRvDC #SanjuSamson #RajasthanRoyals#SanjuSamson Sanju u r the best pic.twitter.com/uSMQovnhie
Benefit of doubt goes to Bowler😍
— Chembiyan (@ChembiyanM) May 7, 2024
One of the most balance catch by hope, and game changer
— Pankaj Tripathi (@pankajtripath22) May 7, 2024
That was a clean catch.
— Amit Pal (@iamitpal101) May 7, 2024
Not sure why the controversy.