Fans raise questions over Shimron Hetmyer’s controversial dismissal in IND vs WI Super 8 clash at T20 World Cup 2026

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In a high-voltage Super 8 encounter of the T20 World Cup 2026 between India and West Indies, the spotlight was not only on the explosive batting display but also on a controversial dismissal that triggered a heated debate online. After India won the toss and elected to bowl first, the Caribbean side responded in commanding fashion, piling up 195/4 in their 20 overs. However, Shimron Hetmyer’s dismissal off Jasprit Bumrah became the major talking point of the evening.

West Indies delivered a powerful batting performance, with multiple batters chipping in at crucial moments. Roston Chase anchored the innings with a fluent 40, while Shai Hope added a steady 32 at the top. The real acceleration came towards the end, as Rovman Powell (34 not out) and Jason Holder (37 not out) provided the finishing touches, launching an assault in the death overs to push the total close to the 200-run mark.

Jasprit Bumrah strikes but controversy follows

The turning point — and the moment of controversy — came when Bumrah bowled to Hetmyer. It was a short-of-length delivery angling across the left-hander. Hetmyer attempted to slog across the line but appeared to miss. The ball was collected cleanly by Sanju Samson behind the stumps, and Bumrah immediately went up in appeal.

On-field umpire Chris Gaffaney raised his finger, adjudging Hetmyer caught behind. The West Indies batter looked uncertain and opted for the review. The third umpire carefully examined the UltraEdge replay. The technology showed a spike as the ball passed the bat, and the decision was upheld. “Clear spike with the ball on the bat,” remarked the third umpire while confirming the dismissal.

Despite the technological backing, the decision did not sit well with a section of fans.

Within minutes, social media platforms were flooded with reactions. Some fans argued that there appeared to be a visible gap between the bat and ball in the replay. They questioned the spike on the snickometer and assumed the ball did not make contact with the willow.

Several users shared slowed-down clips and screenshots, claiming the evidence was inconclusive. Others defended the decision, pointing out that UltraEdge has been a reliable tool throughout the tournament and that the spike aligned with the ball’s passage past the bat.

The debate quickly gained traction, with opinions sharply divided. While many backed the third umpire’s reliance on technology, others felt the benefit of doubt should have gone to the batter in such a high-stakes Super 8 fixture.

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Here’s how fans reacted

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