Women's T20I tri-series 2020: Absence of DRS denies Shikha Pandey a crucial wicket against England

English batter Natalie Sciver was give not out despite edging the ball to wicketkeeper Taniya Bhatia.

Natalie Sciver's fifty eventually powered England to victory | Getty

The absence of Decision Review System (DRS) was felt during the fourth game of the Women's T20I tri-series 2020 between India and England on Friday (February 7).

India’s Shikha Pandey was denied a certain wicket by the umpire even though English batter Natalie Sciver edged the ball to wicketkeeper Taniya Bhatia.

During the 17th over of the run chase, Sciver attempted a ramp shot off Shikha’s bowling. Despite a clear edge, umpire Claire Polosak adjudged it not out.

The decision took the Indian players by surprised and the commentators were also left flabbergasted by the slip-up.

Here’s the video:

Coming to the match, England rode on Natalie Sciver’s 38-ball 50 to overhaul India’s target of 124 with 1.1 overs to spare and four wickets in hand.

Sciver was batting on 33-ball 39 when the howler was called by the umpire.

 

 
 

By Salman Anjum - 07 Feb, 2020

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