In a dramatic moment, Ravindra Jadeja and everyone else were left in complete disbelief as the Decision Review System (DRS) dramatically overturned Senuran Muthusamy’s straight dismissal in the ongoing second and final Test between India and South Africa in Guwahati.
The incident came to light on the second ball of the 104th over when Ravindra Jadeja bowled a ball with a speed of 92 km/hr which swung wide of the length. Senuran Muthusamy went for a sweep shot but missed. The ball hit his front pad straight, so Jadeja immediately went up for LBW.
Ravindra Jadeja stunned as Senuran Muthusamy escapes dramatic DRS call in Guwahati
On-field umpire Rod Tucker immediately raised his finger without any hesitation and the Indian camp started celebrating Muthusamy’s wicket. However, the South African all-rounder felt that he had touched the ball with his gloves, so he immediately asked for a review.
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And what happened next shocked everyone, especially Ravindra Jadeja. Replays showed the ball spinning, diving and hitting the pads, but when the third umpire checked the ultra-edge replay, the real drama unfolded. There was a small spike indicating that the ball had slightly touched the glove before hitting the pad.
It was barely noticeable, but it was enough. The third umpire, Chris Gaffney, confirmed that a glove was involved, which meant that Rod Tucker’s decision had to be overturned.
On the giant screen, Muthusamy was given a lifeline as Ravindra Jadeja stood absolutely stunned, and Tucker remained motionless, almost like a statue, as his decision was overturned.
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Senuran Muthusamy and Kyle Verreen drained their energy, leaving India helpless
Meanwhile, India headed into the tea break tired, dejected and completely lacking in reply as Senuran Muthusamy and Kyle Verreyne refused to give up their wickets in the ongoing final Test at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati.
The Indian bowlers tried everything from fast bowling, spin, short balls to fuller balls but nothing worked and they faced a wicketless session which sapped their energy. The Guwahati pitch was flat enough for the batsmen to score comfortably, and even though it had a bit of turn, it did not trouble the South African pair of Muthusamy and Kyle much.
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Muthusamy batted with complete control, showed great patience and gradually progressed his innings. He completed his half-century in 121 balls. In the current South African lineup, Muthusamy is the only batsman with a Test average above 40, and in the ongoing Tests, he is showing why he is so dependable.
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At the other end, Verin supported Muthusamy very well. He remained calm, avoided risky deliveries and rotated the strike. Vereen and Muthusamy put on a strong 70-run partnership for the seventh wicket and they were hoping for more against India.
Well, South Africa had already crossed the 315-run mark in their first innings, while India are now desperate for success after the tea break in the ongoing second and final Test in Guwahati. Notably, Muthusamy is on his second visit to India, having visited the country in 2019. Virat Kohli was his first Test wicket, and he called it an “amazing experience”.
