The eighth match of Pakistan Super League’s ninth season between Quetta Gladiators and Islamabad United stirred controversy over a DRS decision on Thursday.
During Gladiators’ chase, skipper Rilee Rossouw attempted a sweep shot off Agha Salman on the last ball of the 11th over. Initially given out LBW by the umpires, the decision was overturned upon review by the DRS technology, showing that the ball had missed the stumps.
Following the match, United’s captain, Shadab Khan, expressed frustration at the DRS technology, attributing their defeat to its error.
“I think technology was at fault for this loss. We were shown a different ball as to the review ( the review of Rossouw). I bowled 4 overs as a leg spinner, it wasn’t turning much. This one showed impact outside off and spinning away further. In a big tournament like this, there shouldn’t be such mistakes,” Shadab said.
Is is worth noting that Gladiators emerged victorious by three wickets, securing their third win in the tournament and joining Multan Sultans as one of the only two teams with three victories.
