The 10th match of the Caribbean Premier League 2025 between Saint Lucia Kings and Trinbago Knight Riders turned heated when Tim David was dismissed in controversial fashion during the run chase at the Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium.

Chasing 184, Saint Lucia Kings were at 113 for 3 in the 15th over when David faced Mohammad Amir. The right-hander went for a big swing at a delivery angled across him, but the ball seemed to pass the bat with a clear gap. An appeal followed, and the decision went upstairs.

UltraEdge showed a spike, but crucially, the spike appeared a frame after the ball had already passed the bat. Despite the apparent gap, the third umpire ruled David out caught behind by Nicholas Pooran, leaving the batter visibly upset. He argued with the on-field umpires, expressing his disbelief over the verdict, but was eventually forced to walk back after scoring 10 off 8 balls.

The decision left Saint Lucia Kings in deeper trouble at 115 for 4 after 15 overs, still requiring 69 runs from the final 30 balls.

The dismissal immediately created a storm on social media, with fans and analysts divided over the call. Many criticised the use of technology in this case, while others supported the umpire’s interpretation.

Tweets and reactions:

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Disclaimer: This article is strictly based on the match scorecard and commentary inputs and is for informational purposes only.

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