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‘Ambani Paisa Diya hai umpire ko’ - Fans troll Mumbai over DRS controversy involving Hayley Matthews against UP in WTL

Here is how fans have trolled the Mumbai franchise over the controversial DRS decision that happened against UP in WTL

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On 12 March 2023, Mumbai took on the UP franchise in the ongoing Women’s T20 League. It was the 10th match of the tournament that took place in Brabourne stadium, Mumbai. Mumbai were looking to continue their winning momentum while UP were looking for their third win of the season.

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But, during that match, a controversy took place when Mumbai were batting. The incident took place during the fifth over when Hayley Matthews was batting. For UP, Sophie Ecclestone was bowling. On the fifth delivery of that over, the bowler went for an appeal for the LBW. The on-field umpire showed no interest.

Here is the shared image of that incident:

Mumbai defeated UP by eight wickets in WTL

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So, UP went for a DRS and in replays, it showed that the ball hit the boot first. So, the umpire overturned the decision and gave Matthews out. But, Mumbai batters were confused and they went for a review of that DRS decision. Then, the third umpire saw the replays again and said that it was not-out as the ball hit the bat first. Finally, Matthews survived the dismissal and all fans were in shock after seeing such drama regarding that one ball. Speaking of the match, UP won the toss and elected to bat first.

They put up a score of 159 runs for six wickets in 20 overs. Alyssa Healy scored 58 runs while Tahlia McGrath scored 50 runs. For Mumbai, it was another game where Saika Ishaque impressed everyone with the ball. She took three wickets for 33 runs in four overs. Along with her, Amelia Kerr took two wickets while Hayley Matthews took one wicket.

In reply, Mumbai chased the target down in just 17.3 overs with eight wickets in hand. Skipper Harmanpreet Kaur scored 53* runs off 33 balls, including nine fours and one six. She also won the player of the match award for her fantastic knock. She put up a solid partnership of 106* runs for the third wicket with Nat Sciver-Brunt.

Here is how fans have reacted to the controversy from the match:

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