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During the West Indies vs New Zealand first ODI at the Providence Stadium in Guyana, a controversial hit-wicket incident involving Keacy Carty left fans on the internet divided. The incident quickly went viral on social media, with many believing the West Indies batter had escaped a certain dismissal.
Chasing New Zealand's total of 267, West Indies comfortably reached the target to register a seven-wicket victory. However, the hit-wicket controversy involving Keacy Carty remained the biggest talking point of the match.
Keacy Carty Hit Wicket Not Acknowledged By The Umpire
The incident occurred on the second ball of the 35th over when Jacob Duffy was bowling to Carty.
Carty played a powerful pull shot over deep backward square leg for a 69-metre six. While the ball comfortably cleared the boundary ropes, the bails at the striker's end were dislodged immediately after he completed his shot.
On-field umpire Alex Wharf immediately consulted his square-leg colleague before referring the decision to TV umpire Ahsan Raza.
At that stage, Carty was batting on 64, with West Indies cruising at 170/2 after 34 overs. A dismissal could have handed New Zealand a much-needed breakthrough against a strongly composed West Indies squad.
What Happened During The Hit Wicket Incident?
After reviewing multiple replays, TV umpire Ahsan Raza ruled Keacy Carty not out. Although Carty had dislodged the bails with his bat, the umpire concluded that the batter had already completed his stroke before making contact with the stumps.
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Since the shot had already been completed and the ball had crossed the boundary for six, the dismissal did not qualify as hit-wicket under the Laws of Cricket.
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What Does The ICC Rule Say On Hit Wicket?
According to the MCC Laws of Cricket, a batter can only be dismissed hit-wicket while the ball remains in play.
If a batter breaks the wicket while playing a shot or while setting off for an immediate run, and the ball is later caught or remains inside the boundary, they can be given out hit-wicket.
However, once the ball has reached the boundary for four or six, play is considered complete. Any subsequent contact with the stumps by the batter does not result in a hit-wicket dismissal. Therefore, Keacy Carty was correctly adjudged not out.
The decision ultimately proved significant, as Carty went on to play a match-winning innings, helping West Indies chase down the target comfortably.
Biggest Instances Of Hit Wickets In Cricket
The West Indies vs New Zealand controversy also reminded fans of some of cricket's most memorable hit-wicket dismissals.
One of the most famous incidents came during the 2005 Ashes, when Shane Warne was dismissed hit-wicket for 40 after accidentally stepping onto his stumps during Australia's tense battle against England.
Another unforgettable moment occurred in the 2007 ICC T20 World Cup final, when Misbah-ul-Haq was dismissed hit-wicket against India. His wicket proved decisive as Pakistan fell short in the inaugural T20 World Cup final.
Former Pakistan captain Inzamam-ul-Haq also suffered a rare hit-wicket dismissal during a match against the West Indies in 2002, adding his name to the list of high-profile batters to lose their wicket in unusual fashion.
While Keacy Carty survived the controversial moment because of the MCC's hit-wicket law, the incident has once again sparked discussions among fans about one of cricket's most misunderstood modes of dismissal.
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