The TV umpire overturned the on-field name, leaving the South African gamers in disbelief.© Twitter
Despite dropping an early wicket, Australia have been off to an amazing begin in opposition to South Africa within the third and remaining Test on the Sydney Cricket Ground. Marnus Labuschagne and Usman Khawaja hit half-centuries to take the hosts to 138/1, earlier than unhealthy mild stopped play. From 12/1, the pair stitched a 126-run partnership to provide Australia the higher hand within the match. However, earlier than unhealthy mild interrupted the proceedings, there was an argument after an on-field catch attraction was overturned by the third umpire.
The incident occurred on the penultimate supply of the fortieth over when Marco Jansen bowled a full-length supply to Labuschagne, who was batting on 70.
Labuschagne went for a booming cowl drive, however the ball swung away from him, inducing an edge and it flew straight to Simon Harmer at first slip.
The South African gamers appealed for the catch and the on-field umpire Paul Reiffel gave ‘out’ as tender sign, earlier than getting his choice reviewed by the TV umpire.
After a number of replays, the third umpire got here to the conclusion that there wasn’t sufficient proof that the ball had touched the bottom earlier than being grabbed by Harmer.
However, there was one other twist within the story because the TV umpire overturned the on-field name, leaving the South African gamers scratching their heads.
Caught at slip! Or possibly not…
Marnus Labuschagne is just not out on 70 #AUSvSA pic.twitter.com/OZ6N06fRZ6
— cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) January 4, 2023
Labuschagne missed out on his eleventh Test century as he was ultimately dismissed on 79 on the ultimate ball of the day’s play by Anrich Nortje.
As unhealthy mild and rain conspired to prematurely finish the primary day, Australia have been 147 for 2 with Khawaja unbeaten on 54.
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