Bails Dislodged But Sri Lanka Star Still Not Given Out vs New Zealand. Find Out Why

25.03.2023 - 17:55 sports.ndtv.com

The first ODI between New Zealand and Sri Lanka on Saturday witnessed a bizarre moment. The match at Eden Park, Auckland was won by New Zealand by a big margin but not before it saw a controversial decision being given by the umpire.

On the fourth ball of the 18th over of Sri Lanka's innings, Chamika Karunaratne hit a Blair Tickner delivery towards mid-wicket region and tried to go for a double.

Given a second run was not possible, Karunaratne tried to return to the non-striker's end but he failed to get there in time.

Ticker dislodged the bails but the bails didn't light up and to everyone's surprise, Karunaratne was given not out by the umpire.

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