
Ishan Kishan given controversial lifeline by 3rd umpire after Matthew Forde's catch in India vs West Indies 1st T20I
During the 1st T20I match between India and West Indies at Ekana Stadium, a contentious decision occurred when Ishan Kishan was initially seen caught by West Indies fielder Matthew Forde near the boundary. After the third umpire reviewed multiple replays, he ruled Kishan not out, sparking anger from the West Indies team who believed the catch was clean. The incident happened during India's second innings when Kishan sliced a ball towards deep cover, and Forde made a diving attempt to catch it. Meanwhile, India’s openers Abhishek Sharma and Sanju Samson were dismissed early, placing pressure on the middle order. Captain Shreyas Iyer was batting strongly with Kishan, aiming to secure a significant partnership to steer India towards victory. The West Indies team expressed displeasure at the umpire's decision but the umpire stood firm. The match continued with India in a strong position.