Controversy Arises Over Suryakumar Yadav’s Title-Winning Catch in T20 World Cup Final

Despite a thrilling victory, controversy has erupted following Suryakumar Yadav‘s spectacular catch that secured India the T20 World Cup 2024 championship. The controversial catch made during the intense final match against South Africa at the historic Kensington Oval in Barbados has ignited a debate among cricket enthusiasts.

As India aimed for their first T20 World Cup victory in 17 years, and South Africa surged towards their first major world title, the match was on a knife’s edge. In the final over, with South Africa needing 16 runs to win, David Miller struck a massive shot destined for the boundary until Suryakumar Yadav’s acrobatics stopped a certain six.

The catch in question was the focal point of discussion as Yadav seemed to have juggled the ball near the boundary ropes. Despite third umpire Richard Kettleborough giving the catch a green signal, social media erupted with claims that Yadav’s foot might have touched the boundary’s cushion during the catch.

Comparisons were drawn between Yadav’s catch and Kapil Dev‘s iconic 1983 World Cup catch, hailing it as one of the greatest in cricket history. However, an eagle-eyed fan’s video raised doubts and highlighted a movement in the boundary cushioning just before the catch was taken. This controversy has brought into question whether the catch was legitimate, reigniting passion among cricket fans.

Although South Africa’s Kagiso Rabada narrowly escaped a caught-behind dismissal in subsequent balls after Miller’s departure, they fell seven runs short in their chase. India clinched a remarkable victory, securing the T20 World Cup title after an 11-year ICC trophy drought.

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