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'Didn't even look close' - Elite umpire rules Sri Lanka batter out despite 'daylight' between bat and ball in no-DRS game

During a bronze medal match at Korogi Sports Park, Sri Lanka suffered an early collapse after winning the toss and electing to bat. Captain Sahan Arachchige watched his team stumble to multiple quick dismissals, notably featuring a controversial caught-behind decision against Nuwanidu off Al Islam's bowling.

Without the Decision Review System available, the batter had to depart despite television replays later exposing a clear gap between willow and leather. Tharindu Ratnayake ultimately rescued the innings with a rapid sixty-five from thirty-two deliveries, pushing the total to 165-9.

Defending that target, the bowling attack restricted their opponents comfortably as Bangladesh fell sixty-three runs short, allowing Sri Lanka to secure the bronze medal. In the subsequent tournament fixture, India claimed the gold medal by defeating Pakistan in the final.

The match officiating had earlier drawn scrutiny when umpire Nitin Menon upheld the erroneous caught-behind appeal despite the glaring absence of any contact.

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