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No ball controversy: Here’s what Delhi Capitals captain Rishabh Pant, coach Shane Watson said in post-match conference

In the final over of the game, Capitals were needed 36 to win and Rovman Powell had smashed three sixes against Rajasthan Royals pacer Obed McCoy. Then he bowled a full-toss and Powell had smashed it for a six. The DC thought it was definite no-ball. At the end RR won the match by 16 runs

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5 years ago

April 23, 2022

The final over of the IPL 2022 match between Delhi Capitals and Rajasthan Royals on Friday witnessed a high drama when the Capitals were needed 36 to win on the last six balls of the game. However, the third delivery of the final over has became a huge talking point.

The match has also became a huge talking point over what happened at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium after the third ball of final over. The match eventually resumed after a long delay and DC fell short by 15 runs.

Rishabh Pant and company were left fuming for what they deemed was a no-ball but not given by the on-field umpire.

Here’s Rishabh Pant statement about the controversy

Expressing his disappointment in post-match conference, the DC skipper Rishabh Pant said yes he was disappointed but can’t do much about it. The third umpire should have interfered to check for a possible waist-high no-ball in the dramatic final over of their IPL match against Rajasthan Royals as it proved precious for his team.

Everyone was frustrated because it was not even close, so I thought it was only a no ball. Everyone in the ground saw that, Pant said.

Here’s DC coach Shane Watson’s words about the controversy

After the game, Delhi Capitals’ assistant coach Shane Watson said Delhi Capitals don’t stand for what happened in the final over of the game. The Capitals were in that position in the game, the franchise was not able to put things together for long enough in that game up until that point.

The umpire’s decision, whether it is right or not, the franchise have to accept it and someone running on the pitch, the team management cannot accept it. It is not good enough, said Watson while replying to a query during the post-match press conference.

What was happened in the final over of the match between DC vs RR?

In the final over of the game, Capitals were needed 36 to win and Rovman Powell had smashed sixes against Rajasthan Royals pacer Obed McCoy. The West Indian pacer bowled a full-toss and Powell had smashed it for a six. However, Capitals camp thought it was definite an over-the-waist no-ball and started gesturing towards the umpire Nitin Menon and Nikhil Patwardhan for it to be called a no-ball.

Pant then gestured Powell and Kuldeep to walk out though assistant coach Shane Watson tried to reason with him. Later, the batters were also seen walking towards the dugout. Then Delhi Capitals’ assistant coach Pravin Amre walked out to the middle of the ground and had a word with the umpire.

However, when Amre was talking to the umpire, Rajasthan Royals batter Jos Buttler had walked towards to the Delhi Capitals dugout and had a word with Rishabh Pant as well.

Batting first, Rajasthan Royals posted 222/2 in 20 overs with the help of Jos Buttler’s third century ijn this season pof IPL. Chasing 223, Pant top-scored with a knock of 44. Despite of Powell’s back to back sixes, DC has lost the game by 16 runs.

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Abhishek Sharma smashes 113 off 38 balls as India beat New Zealand in 3rd ODI

Abhishek Sharma hammered 113 off just 38 balls as India chased down New Zealand’s 199-run target in 13.2 overs, winning the third T20I by six wickets.

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Abhishek Sharma delivered a stunning batting performance in the third T20 International against New Zealand in Wellington, smashing 113 off just 38 balls to power India’s chase of 199. India reached the target in 13.2 overs, winning the match by six wickets.

The Indian opener’s explosive innings proved decisive as India chased down New Zealand’s total of 198/3. His aggressive approach put the hosts under pressure and helped India complete the chase with plenty of overs to spare.

Abhishek Sharma leads India’s chase

Abhishek’s 113-run knock off 38 deliveries was the standout performance of the contest. His innings provided India with the momentum needed to pursue the 199-run target at a rapid pace.

The century also made Abhishek the central figure of the third T20I, with his power-hitting dominating the contest. India’s successful chase underlined the impact of his innings in a match where New Zealand had posted a substantial total.

India chase down 199 against New Zealand

New Zealand scored 198/3 in their innings, setting India a target of 199. However, India’s batters responded with an aggressive chase, reaching the target in just 13.2 overs.

The six-wicket victory gave India an important result in the five-match T20I series. Abhishek’s century was the defining contribution of the match, ensuring that the visitors completed the chase comfortably.

Abhishek Sharma’s innings takes the spotlight

Abhishek’s quickfire century was the major talking point from the Wellington encounter. Scoring 113 runs from only 38 balls, he combined scoring speed with the ability to keep India’s chase firmly on track.

His performance will be among the key highlights of the third T20I as India continue their campaign against New Zealand.

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India beat Pakistan by 19 runs to win Asian Games cricket gold

India beat Pakistan by 19 runs in the Asian Games 2026 men’s cricket final to retain the gold medal in the competition.

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October 3, 2026

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India defeated Pakistan by 19 runs in the men’s cricket final at the Asian Games 2026 on Saturday to retain the gold medal.

India posted 211 for six after being sent in to bat, before restricting Pakistan to 192 for six in their 20 overs. The victory gave India their second successive Asian Games gold medal in men’s cricket.

India post 211 in final

India’s batting was led by Abhishek Sharma, who scored 61 off 28 balls, while Tilak Varma contributed 51 off 22 balls.

The two batters provided the momentum as India reached 211 for six from their 20 overs.

India captain Shreyas Iyer had won the toss and elected to bat first in the final.

Pakistan fall 19 runs short

Pakistan’s chase was anchored by Hasan Nawaz, who made 96 from 51 balls. Saim Ayub added 29 from 22 balls, but Pakistan finished on 192 for six after 20 overs.

India’s Axar Patel and Washington Sundar each took two wickets as Pakistan fell short of the target.

The result secured the gold medal for India, while Pakistan finished with silver. Sri Lanka won the bronze medal after defeating Bangladesh in the bronze-medal match.

India retain Asian Games cricket title

The victory marked India’s second consecutive men’s cricket gold medal at the Asian Games. India had also won the men’s cricket gold at the Hangzhou edition.

India’s victory over Pakistan also completed a gold-medal double for the country in cricket at the 2026 Asian Games, after the women’s team won the women’s cricket final earlier in the competition.

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Jasprit Bumrah becomes first Indian to play T20Is in 13 countries

Jasprit Bumrah became the first Indian to play T20I cricket in 13 different countries after featuring against Sri Lanka in Japan.

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Jasprit Bumrah added another milestone to his international career on Thursday after taking the field for India against Sri Lanka in the Asian Games 2026 men’s cricket semifinal in Japan.

Bumrah’s appearance at Nishin made him the first Indian to play T20I cricket in 13 different countries, according to the report. He moved ahead of former India captains Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, along with Bhuvneshwar Kumar, who have each played T20Is in 12 countries.

Bumrah’s 13-country T20I record

Before playing in Japan, Bumrah had represented India in T20Is in 12 other countries — India, Australia, Bangladesh, England, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa, Sri Lanka, the UAE, the United States, West Indies and Zimbabwe.

His appearance in Japan took the tally to 13. Kohli, Rohit and Bhuvneshwar had played in all of those countries except Japan, leaving Bumrah alone at the top of the list.

Kohli and Rohit cannot add to their totals as both have retired from T20I cricket, according to the source.

Bumrah shines against Sri Lanka

Bumrah also made an immediate impact in his first T20I appearance in Japan. He claimed two wickets in his opening over against Sri Lanka and finished with figures of 2/7 in two overs.

India went on to dismiss Sri Lanka for 45 in 9.5 overs and won the semifinal by 124 runs to book a place in the Asian Games 2026 men’s cricket final.

The result set up an India-Pakistan gold-medal clash, scheduled for October 3.

Jasprit Bumrah has become the first Indian to play T20I cricket in 13 different countries. His appearance against Sri Lanka in Japan took him past Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and Bhuvneshwar Kumar, who have played T20Is in 12 countries each.