Dhir was dismissed in a controversial manner [Source: Screengrab/JioHotstar]Shai Hope channeled his inner MS Dhoni as the West Indian keeper inflicted a lightning-quick stumping to dismiss Naman Dhir for a duck in a tricky run-chase. Gudakesh Motie bowled a dream delivery to beat the Indian batter with his spin, and Hope did the job behind the stumps.On a flat wicket, Dhir had the opportunity to win the game and the series for India, but the batter failed to deliver the goods and was beaten by drift and flight. While Gudakesh Motie, and Hope had the last laugh, the dismissal created controversy as the umpire took almost five-minutes to give his decision.Hope stumps Naman Dhir as minor controversy eruptsMotie had taken the prized wicket of Abhishek Sharma on the third ball of the 12th over. On the very next delivery, Motie delivered the ball of the match as he drew Dhir forward and turned the ball away from the batter, with Hope behind the stumps to inflict a stumping.Dhir lost his balance, and his back foot came out of the crease as Hope did the damage. At first glance, it seemed the Indian batter was safe, as he had dragged his back foot back, and it looked well inside the line.Star Sports @StarSportsIndia The tightest call of the series? 👀 Motie out-flights Naman Dhir, gets it to turn, & sets up a high-drama third-umpire check! 🧐 #INDvWI 4th T20I | LIVE NOW 👉 Oct 14, 2026, 10:34 PM The side-on angle revealed that Naman Dhir was safe, but the third umpire wasn’t sure as he checked from multiple angles, and after nearly five minutes, it was concluded that Dhir’s back foot was slightly in the air, and he was given out.ALSO READWatch- Shimron Hetmyer Takes A Stunner Near Boundary Ropes To Dismiss Sanju SamsonThe Indian middle-order batter was unhappy with the umpire's decision, as he visibly looked frustrated as he walked back.Dhir ends 4th T20I with no success to his nameInterestingly, Dhir has been India’s joint highest wicket-taker in the ongoing T20I series (5), but in the 4th T20I, he failed to deliver the goods (both with bat and ball).With the ball, Dhir was only given a solitary over as the 26-year-old conceded 19 runs as captain Shreyas Iyer didn’t turn up to him for another over.India needed 248 to win, and Dhir was expected to play a pivotal role with the bat. However, he failed with the willow and was outfoxed by Motie as the batter was sent packing for a duck, ending the day on a low.ALSO READEngland To Dig Up ‘Unsatisfactory’ Lord’s Pitch After Brutal ICC Verdict
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