Mumbai, April 30 -- Chasing down the below-par total of 144 runs set by Mumbai Indians (MI), Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) encountered a run-out incident that has stirred up controversy online. In Match 48 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024, Ayush Badoni was run out in the 18.1 over, but it was not a clean dismissal, requiring the third umpire to make a decision, which ultimately favoured MI.

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So why has the run-out become controversial? It all unfolded during Hardik Pandya's over. Ayush Badoni slapped the ball past point, and Naman Dhir at deep cover made a good throw towards the wicketkeeper. Ishan Kishan collected it we...