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Nuwanidu Fernando stunned as Nitin Menon gives him out despite clear gap between bat and ball

During the Asian Games third-place playoff, Sri Lanka triumphed over Bangladesh by 63 runs to capture the bronze medal. The contest featured a major umpiring error when official Nitin Menon signaled batsman Nuwanidu Fernando out caught behind, despite replays confirming a significant gap between bat and ball.

Because the tournament lacked a video review mechanism, Fernando had no means to contest the ruling and departed for a single run, leaving his side struggling early in the innings. Tharindu Ratnayake subsequently rescued the total with an aggressive knock of 65 runs from 32 deliveries, partnering with captain Sahan Arachchige to post a competitive 165/9.

In response, Bangladesh collapsed during their chase as bowlers Nuwan Thushara, Ratnayake, Wanuja Sahan, and Vijayakanth Viyaskanth claimed two wickets apiece to dismiss the opposition for 102.

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