In a thrilling moment during the ICC ODI World Cup opener, Matt Henry delivered a perfect ball to Malan, prompting a strong LBW appeal.
Despite the initial excitement, the appeal was not upheld by Dharmasena. However, New Zealand decided to review the decision, raising questions about the ball’s trajectory. The slow-motion replay showed the ball striking Malan’s knee-roll after nipping back in from over the wicket.
While ball-tracking confirmed it pitched in line with the leg, it was evident that the ball was too high, bouncing over the top of the middle. An intense moment that kept fans anxiously glued to their screens.
Matt Henry delivers a compelling ball to Malan, prompting an LBW appeal. Initially dismissed by Dharmasena, New Zealand opts for a review. The question arises: did it pitch outside the leg or just on the line? And if it’s on the line, is it too high? The delivery, slightly fuller than a usual length, curves back in from over the wicket, connecting with Malan’s knee-roll as he misses the flick. Ball-tracking reveals it pitched on the leg line, but Dharmasena’s original call stands correct.
