IPL 2022: Wankhede crowd chants ‘Cheater, Cheater’ after no-ball controversy in ultimate over of DC vs RR match

DC vs RR: Wankhede crowd chanted ‘cheater cheater’ over a no-ball name from the umpire throughout the IPL 2022 match between Delhi Capitals and Rajasthan Royals.

DC vs RR: Wankhede crowd chants ‘Cheater’ as no-ball controversy halts play (Courtesy by BCCI/PTI)

HIGHLIGHTSWankhede crowd chanted ‘cheater cheater’ over a no-ball name from the umpireThe crowd was apparently disenchanted with the no-ball name being denied to DCThe complete incident occurred within the ultimate over of the sport

The Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai was roaring with ‘Cheater, Cheater chants’ after the no-ball controversy halted play throughout the ultimate over of the IPL 2022 match between Delhi Capitals and Rajasthan Royals. The crowd was apparently disenchanted with the no-ball name being denied to Rishabh Pant-led Delhi Capitals and the chants elevated after the umpires refused to contain the third umpire within the matter.

The complete incident occurred within the ultimate over of the sport, which was being bowled by the RR pacer Obed McCoy. Notably, Delhi wanted 36 off the ultimate over and their hopes of an unlikely victory was fanned when Rovman Powell smashed fellow West Indies cricketer McCoy for 3 successive sixes off the primary three deliveries.

The third six got here off a excessive full toss from the left-arm quick bowler and the on-field umpires dominated the supply was not above the waist and didn’t name a no-ball, which might have given Delhi an additional run and a free-hit on the subsequent ball.

The Delhi dugout appeared upset that the on-field officers didn’t search assist from the tv umpire to examine the peak of the supply, with captain Rishabh Pant seen waving to his two batters to depart the sphere. The batters began strolling in the direction of their dugout however relented after being spoken to by the umpires. However, chaos ensued when Pant despatched assistant coach Pravin Amre onto the sphere to speak to the officers.

Jos Buttler appeared infuriated by Pant’s behaviour and walked as much as him to have a phrase. The break didn’t assist Delhi when play resumed, with McCoy conceding simply two extra runs off the ultimate three deliveries, with Powell getting out on the final one.

“I think they were bowling well throughout the game, but in the end, Powell gave us a chance. I thought that no-ball could have been precious for us, but it is not in my control. Yes, disappointed, but can’t do much about it. Everyone was frustrated (in the dugout) that it was not even close, everyone on the ground saw that, I think the third umpire should have interfered and said it was a no-ball,” DC skipper Pant mentioned.

Pant, who retains wickets for India, was fined his complete match charge for his conduct whereas Amre acquired a one-match ban alongside a 100% effective, the IPL organisers mentioned on Saturday. Delhi all-rounder Shardul Thakur was additionally fined 50% of his match charge.