T20 World Cup 2026 in a high tension Super 8 encounter between India and West Indiathe focus was not only on the explosive batting display, but also on the controversial dismissal that sparked heated debate online. After India won the toss and elected to bowl first, the Caribbean side responded as a team, amassing 195/4 in 20 overs. However, Shimron Hetmyerdismissal jasprit bumrah became the main topic of discussion of the night.
West Indies put in a strong batting performance, with many shots being chipped at crucial moments. Roston Chase anchored the innings with a fluent 40 while Shai Hope added a solid 32. The real acceleration came towards the end, as Rovman Powell (34 did not come out) and Jason Holder (37 not out) secured the last overs and launched an onslaught in the death overs to approach his total of 200.
Jasprit Bumrah strikes but the controversy continues
The turning point – and moment of controversy – came when Bumrah bowled Hetmyer. It was an angled delivery at short length by the left-hander. Hetmyer tried to cross the line but missed. The ball was collected cleanly by Sanju Samson behind the stumps and Bumrah immediately stepped up.
Referee on the field Chris Gaffaney He raised his finger and decided that Hetmyer was being held from behind. The West Indies batsman looked uncertain and opted to review. The third referee scrutinized the UltraEdge replay. The technology showed a breakthrough as the ball went off the bat and the ruling stood. “A clear spike with a ball on the law,” a third judge said in upholding the dismissal.
Despite the technological support, the decision did not go down well with some fans.
Within minutes, social media platforms were flooded with reactions. Some fans claimed that there was a visible gap between bat and ball on replay. They asked the spike on the snickometer and assumed the ball didn’t make contact with the willow.
Several users shared slow-motion clips and screenshots, claiming the evidence was inconclusive. Others defended the decision, noting that the UltraEdge is a reliable tool throughout the tournament and that the spike adapts to the way the ball travels through the bat.
The discussion quickly gained interest, and opinions were sharply divided. While many supported the third umpire’s reliance on technology, others felt the benefit of the doubt was given in such a high-stakes Super 8 fixture.
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Here’s the fan reaction
Shimron Hetmyer did not appear; there was a noticeable gap between the ball and the bat. Why DRS always favors India in important matches? It is felt that some unscrupulous people are manipulating DRS.@SHetmyer #INDvsWI #T20WorldCup pic.twitter.com/Bu3a3hHt0C
— Bilal Azeem (@BilalAzeem) March 1, 2026
6 inch gap between ball and bat BUT INDIA made Ultra Edge shows Spikes to get rid of Sir Shimron Hetmyer 🗿
– The ball obviously hit Hetmyer’s pants pocket 👖
– Incredible technology with joint efforts of BCCI and ICC pic.twitter.com/WKf7ajCPgd
— Aqeel World News💫 🌎 (@aqeel38687) March 1, 2026
6 inch gap between ball and bat BUT INDIA made Ultra Edge shows Spikes to get rid of Sir Shimron Hetmyer 🗿
– The ball obviously hit Hetmyer’s pants pocket 👖
– Incredible technology with joint efforts of BCCI and ICC#T20WorldCup2026 #INDvsWI
— Cricket for Life (@QalabaAbbas48219) March 1, 2026
Shimron Hetmyer clearly did not appear #IndVsWI pic.twitter.com/4FgVJizRUD
— Moments and Memories (@momentmemori) March 1, 2026
How Shimron Hetmyer gave a F*ck… BCCI is Blatantly Cheating 😡😤#BCCI #IndianCricketTeam #ICCMensT20 World Cup
— PulseArena (@WoodLuke95435) March 1, 2026
Shimron Hetmyer did not appear. When you play against India, you play against 14. 💰#T20WorldCup2026
— Sergio Marquina (@Saahilsagheer) March 1, 2026
– There is 6 inches of clearance between the ball and the bat BUT INDIA made Ultra Edge shows Spikes to get rid of Sir Shimron Hetmyer 🗿
– The ball obviously hit Hetmyer’s pants pocket 👖
– Incredible technology with joint efforts of BCCI and ICC pic.twitter.com/FgWYYQjyty
— SheR•ALI (@Sher__Ali) March 1, 2026
Shimron Hetmyer did not appear, there was a clear gap between the ball and the bat. Richard Kettleborough always used to play in India. #INDVWI #T20WorldCup pic.twitter.com/06Z1UsV6Nm
— Nibraz Ramzan (@nibraz88cricket) March 1, 2026
Daren Sammy reacts after his soldiers Shimron Hetmyer is humiliated by Jasprit Bumrah#INDvsWI pic.twitter.com/zlaZFFibMJ
— Nafees (@Nafees_22) March 1, 2026
India play with 14 players.
Shimron Hetmyer did not appear.#INDvsWI #T20WorldCup2026 pic.twitter.com/NOEFQXEupo— Shehzad Qureshi (@ShehzadGulHasen) March 1, 2026
Shimron Hetmyer did not appear in my humble opinion. Jasprit Bumrah also knew it until the snitch meter showed it. Indian vs West Indian looks spicy. India are not playing like world champions. It is important to have Kuldeep Yadav in this team. #INDvsWI #ICCT20WORLDCUP pic.twitter.com/qviAqouq0l
— CS Abhishek Sharma (@SohamShivoham) March 1, 2026
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