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Watch: A bizarre moment in Sheffield Shield leaves fans bemused
Last updated on Feb 27, 2019, 12:53 pm
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The Sheffield Shield match between Victoria and Queensland, held at the Junction Oval, saw a bizarre incident unfold, which left a lot of people bemused.
Leg-spinner Mitchell Swepson, playing for Queensland, pitched a delivery outside the pitch area but the umpire sanctioned it to be a legal delivery.
Both the commentators as well as the fans were shocked with this decision.
Here is more.
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Twitter Post
'That did not land on the pitch'
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"That did not land on the pitch" 😳 #SheffieldShield pic.twitter.com/UaTBNugsWP
— cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) February 26, 2019 -
Rule
What happens when ball is pitched outside the pitch area?
![What happens when ball is pitched outside the pitch area?]( "What happens when ball is pitched outside the pitch area?")
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When a ball is pitched outside the pitch area, it is generally considered a no-ball.
As per the rule, a ball is considered a no-ball "if the ball bounces not wholly within the 10 foot width of a full pitch, or bounces wholly or partly on an artificial surface next to the pitch, or bounces not wholly on the artificial surface in use."
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Reaction
How did the commentators react?
![How did the commentators react?]( "How did the commentators react?")
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"That landed off the wicket. That's a no-ball. That did not land on the pitch. That landed outside the return crease, so that's a no-ball. That's not even a hard decision. You can't bowl it there. How has he let that go. It completely confused me. It was almost as if it's a practice ball," the two commentators said during a conversation on-air.
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Twitter Post
Umpiring at its low
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The standard of umpiring is getting worse...
— Cricket Australia Fan (@CricketAustFan) February 26, 2019 -
Twitter Post
Some strong words
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The umpiring at all levels is the worst it has ever been. I don’t think you will see the two that officiated in this game EVER again!!! Had absolute stinkers.
— geoffbrian (@geoffbrian1) February 26, 2019 -
Twitter Post
Here's the law!
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21.7 BALL PITCHING OFF THE PITCH
— S. Varun Athreya (@SVarunAthreya) February 26, 2019
The umpire shall call and signal No ball if a ball pitches wholly or partially off the pitch before it reaches the line of the striker’s wicket. -
Result
Victoria beat Queensland after Marcus Harris shines
![Victoria beat Queensland after Marcus Harris shines]( "Victoria beat Queensland after Marcus Harris shines")
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Meanwhile, Victoria beat Queensland after Marcus Harris stood out with the bat.
The 26-year-old, who scored a fine 95 in the first innings, followed it up with a knock of 174.
Victoria were asked to chase down a target of 300.
They achieved the result with three wickets and 28 deliveries to spare.
