West Indies captain Hayley Matthews expressed disappointment after being ruled out caught behind during a pivotal T20 World Cup match against England at Lord’s. Despite visual indicators suggesting a gap between bat and ball, the decision stood following UltraEdge evidence.During the chase, Matthews attempted a cut shot off Linsey Smith, prompting an appeal from Amy Jones. Umpire N Janani initially ruled not out, but after a review by TV umpire Nimali Perera, who observed a bat-ball spike on replays, the decision was overturned.Matthews maintained she did not make contact, insisting she heard a noise unrelated to the ball. Post-match, she reiterated her belief in a bat gap, acknowledging the umpire’s reliance on technology.The incident highlighted ongoing debates about edge-detection systems, following recent controversies in the Ashes series. Matthews’ dismissal followed a below-par tournament, with her team relying more on collective performances.
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