Viral Videos Claim David Miller Was Not Out As Suryakumar Yadav's Feet Touched the Boundary Rope Which Was Moved Behind When He Took the Catch During IND vs SA ICC T20 World Cup 2024 Final; Here's the Fact Check

The ICC T20 World Cup 2024 has finally come to an end with India lifting the title by defeating South Africa in the final. India have been the best team throughout the competition as the won the title unbeaten despite playing eight games. In the final they batted first, putting up a score of 176/7 on the board. Chasing it, South Africa got close but couldn't go over the winning line. This is the first ICC title for India in last eleven years. It is also their second ICC T20 World Cup title which they won after seventeen years. Indian fans and cricketers were elated by the victory and the celebrated their title triumph on the field with the family. Meanwhile, South Africa were heartbroken as they were close yet again but failed to go all the way through. With 16 needed of the final 6 deliveries, Suryakumar Yadav took David Miller's catch which put an end to any chance of South Africa chasing down the target. But the catch has also sparked some controversy. Indian Fielding Coach Highlights Suryakumar Yadav’s Catch As ‘Game Changing Moment’ in IND vs SA ICC T20 World Cup 2024 Final.

Suryakumar Yadav took a sensational jugging catch near the boundary line to dismiss David Miller in the final over the India vs South Africa ICC T20 World Cup 2024 final. Suryakumar kept his balance brilliantly and kept his nerves in control as he threw the ball inside and took the catch. Although, there has been several viral videos on social media claiming that Surya's feet touched the boundary line and it moved. David Miller should have been not out and six runs should have been awarded to South Africa. Some videos also claimed that the boundary rope was moved behind as the line of the boundary rope was clearly visible on the grass.  Suryakumar Yadav’s Wife Devisha Shetty Shares Pics of T20 World Cup 2024 Trophy on Their Bed, Says ‘It’s Going To Be A Good Nights Sleep’ .

Viral Video Claiming Suryakumar's Feet Touched the Ropes

Viral Video Claims the Boundary Rope Was At Least A Foot Behind

Suryakumar Yadav Original Catch Video

In reality, nothing such happened. As it can be spotted in the original video, Suryakumar Yadav's feet didn't touch the boundary line. There was a clear gap between his feet and the ball as he threw the ball up in the air and then returned to take the catch. The boundary line was also not changed in the midst of the game as it was pushed back well before the game very much transparently.  Playing conditions were uniform for both the teams and South Africans never protested as they knew about it.

What Is the MCC Law About Removing the Boundary Cushion From the Original Line?

According to MCC Law 19.1 of Determining the boundary of the field of play, Before the toss, the umpires shall determine the boundary of the field of play, which shall be fixed for the duration of the match. Both captains will be consulted about the playing conditions fixed. According to law 19.2.1, Wherever practicable, the boundary shall be marked by means of a continuous white line or by an object in contact with the ground. According to law 19.3, If a solid object used to mark the boundary is disturbed for any reason, then the boundary shall be considered to be in its original position (19.3.1), the object shall be returned to its original position as soon as is practicable; if play is taking place, this shall be as soon as the ball is dead (19.3.2).

So, it is clear that if anyhow Suryakumar Yadav tried to move the boundary back, it would have been noticed by the match officials and restored to it's original position. The conditions of the match are also communicated to both captains beforehand. Despite it being an established and obvious fact, many social media handles have come up with fake and made-up claims. People unaware of the circumstances have got trapped by the clickbait title and misguiding edited videos and provided them with views.

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