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Ishan Kishan controversially handed a lifeline by 3rd umpire after Matthew Forde's catch, WI players angry

A heated debate erupted during the first T20I between India and the West Indies at Ekana Stadium in Lucknow after a controversial dismissal call involving Ishan Kishan. The Indian batter appeared to be out when Matthew Forde made a diving catch near the boundary after Kishan’s shot during the 11th over of the West Indies’ second innings.

Initially, the scorecard reflected Kishan’s dismissal, but after the third umpire reviewed the replay, the decision was overturned, leaving Kishan not out. The West Indies team protested the call, arguing Forde’s fingers did not secure the ball cleanly before it touched the ground.

The incident highlighted the close nature of the match, with Kishan’s shot initially appearing to be a boundary before Forde’s late reaction and questionable execution on the catch.

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