‘Isse acha mujhe umpire rakh lete’ - Fans go crazy as Sai Sudharsan gets out on controversial ‘No-ball’ decision in ACC Men’s Emerging Asia Cup 2023 final

On 23 July 2023, India A took on Pakistan A in the final of the ongoing ACC Men’s Emerging Asia Cup in Colombo. Speaking of the match, India skipper, Yash Dhull won the toss and opted to bowl first. However, the decision proved to be costly as Pakistan set a massive target of 353 runs for the young Indian side.

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For the chase, Sai Sudharsan and Abhishek Sharma came out as openers. They managed a good start but fans went crazy as Sudharsan got out over a controversial ‘no-ball’ decision. Speaking of the incident, it took place during the ninth over. On the third delivery, Arshad Iqbal bowled a short ball as Sudharsan tried for a pull shot.

Sai Sudharsan scored 29 runs off 28 balls

However, the GT batter only managed a top edge and the Pakistan wicketkeeper, skipper Mohammad Haris completed an easy catch under the lights. But, umpires told the batter to wait for a moment as they were unsure about the front foot no-ball. So, the third umpire had a look and after several replays, he also gave Sudharsan out as he scored 29 runs off 28 balls, including four fours. Several videos and images went viral and fans claimed that the decision was not right as it should have gone in favour of the batter.

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Speaking of Pakistan’s innings, they scored 352 runs for eight wickets in 50 overs. Tayyab Tahir was the star of the show as he scored 108 runs off 71 balls, including 12 fours and four sixes. Along with him, both the openers, Saim Ayub and Sahibzada Farhan also played well. Ayub scored 59 runs off 51 balls while Farhan smashed 65 runs off 62 balls, including four fours and four sixes. In reply, at the time of this writing, India A were completely in a miserable position as they managed 199 runs for eight wickets after 32 overs. Still, they needed 154 runs in 18 overs. All batters failed while chasing the mammoth total.

Here is how fans have reacted: 

Sudarshan was even not out

— Kriti 🌼 (@kriti_slaysss) July 23, 2023

Life time ban Porkistan

— PRK & VK (@Appuavaru_local) July 23, 2023

Well paid pcb from imf loan

— Ray (@lhaaland14) July 23, 2023

Pakistan recently got 1 billion loan from UAE now see where they used it😭

— Mukulr007 (@mukulr0001) July 23, 2023

Riyan Parag will win it for us.. Mark my words!!

— Samyak Sethia 💬 (@itssamyakk) July 23, 2023

Why he didnt reviewed it, is drs not used ?

— Yasin 2.0 (@Yasinbruhip4) July 23, 2023

Ise acha तो mujhe umpire rakh lete

— Gagan (@gaganps_) July 23, 2023

Just crazy...first a "no" no ball and now given out when "no" edge! Should be a fair play, this is finals!

— Omer Khalid (OK) (@True_champion) July 23, 2023

First a no ball
And now a no edge

Pakistan playing like their real self 👍

— Jitesh (@Chaotic_mind99) July 23, 2023