Josh Inglis wicket - (Source: @ScreenGrab)
In the ongoing IPL 2025 qualifier 2 between Mumbai Indians and Punjab Kings at the Narendra Modi Stadium, a controversy erupted in the 8th over of the second innings after Josh Inglis was not impressed with on-field decisions.
Notably, on the 4th ball of the 8th over, Pandya bowled a bouncer that took the faintest of the edge and Jonny Bairstow made no mistake with the glove. Both the bowler and keeper appealed for it and the umpire raised his finger. Inglis immediately opted for a review, but the replay showed a spike in ultra-edge.
Netizens React To Josh Inglis' Controversial Wicket
Inglis was not impressed with the decision and slammed his pad in frustration while he returned to the pavilion. The fans immediately took to social media platform, where they accused MI of match-fixing. Here are some of the reactions.
"Punjab Kings You Can't Win Against Umpire Indians"
"Punjab Kings You can't win against Umpire Indians"
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"Hardik didn't even appeal fully and umpire gives out! And of course there is a spike on ultra edge! Day light robbery by Mumbai Indians umpires! not the first time and not the last time."
"Hardik half heated appeal may turns into out. Who blame umpire Indians"
"Umpire gave this out. Unbelievable match fixing by Mumbai Indians. Umpires as impact players for Mumbai."
The decision was heavily criticised on social media, but a section of fans also praised the umpire as replays showed a slight deviation and backed the on-field decisions. Talking about the ongoing match, Punjab Kings are looking to resurrect the innings and at the time of writing this article, Punjab Kings are 107/3 after 11.4 overs.
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