New Delhi, Sept. 27 -- Sri Lanka's Dasun Shanaka escaped a clear run-out due to a technicality in cricket's rules in a dramatic Super Over during the Super Fours contest against India in Dubai on September 27, 2025. His dismissal sparked heated discussions among fans and experts. Here is all you need to know about the incident and details from cricket's rulebook.

The drama unfolded on the fourth ball of Sri Lanka's Super Over, bowled by India's Arshdeep Singh. Shanaka, facing a high-pressure situation, was adjudged out caught behind by the on-field umpire after a confident appeal from the Indian side.

Wicketkeeper Sanju Samson, quick to react, threw the ball underarm to the stumps as Shanaka attempted a bye. The non-striker, however, sh...