MCC back controversial T20 Blast Finals Day umpires
The MCC have given their backing to umpires Graham Lloyd and David Millns after a chaotic ending to Saturday’s Vitality Blast final.
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MCC supports umpires’ decision over dramatic end to Vitality Blast final
The MCC has given its backing to umpires Graham Lloyd and David Millns after a chaotic ending to Saturday’s Vitality Blast final.
Lancashire’s Dane Vilas questions umpires’ hastiness to announce dead ball
Dane Vilas questioned why Lancashire were denied the chance to run another bye from the last legitimate delivery of the Vitality Blast final which would have seen them beat Hampshire.
Aussies star as Hampshire beat Lancashire to win T20 Blast final by one run
With Lancashire needing four off the last ball to reach a target of 153, Australia limited-overs paceman Nathan Ellis bowled Richard Gleeson. But as Hampshire celebrated, with fireworks launched into the Birmingham sky, replays revealed a no-ball.
No-ball drama, early fireworks and controversy in T20 Blast final
The T20 Blast final between Hampshire and Lancashire at Edgbaston on Saturday turned out to be one of the most dramatic title clashes in recent times.
Watch: Dramatic 'No-Ball' Temporarily Ruins Hampshire Players' Celebration In T20 Blast 2022
The T20 Blast on Saturday witnessed one of the most bizarre incidents that can happen in the game of cricket. The drama took place in the final match of the tournament that was played between Hampshire and Lancashire at the Edgbaston in Birmingham. The nail-biting match went to the final ball where Lancashire needed five runs to win the game. This is when pacer Nathan Ellis cleaned up Richard Gleeson with a fuller length and the Hampshire players erupted in joy, thinking they bagged the title with a 4-run margin. But the umpire marred their celebration by stating that it was no-ball.
Lancashire’s Dane Vilas questions umpires’ hastiness to annouce dead ball
Dane Vilas questioned why Lancashire were denied the chance to run another bye from the last legitimate delivery of the Vitality Blast final which would have seen them beat Hampshire.
Hampshire win Vitality Blast after incredible last-ball drama
Hampshire Hawks beat Lancashire Lightning by one run to win the Vitality Blast after an extraordinary finish to the final at Edgbaston.