Amid the chaos, it meant that Muzarabani had one more chance to win the game for Zimbabwe with a free hit and now four runs needed against Mosaddek Hossain, but for a second time in around five ridiculous minutes he swished at fresh air and this time Hasan took the ball correctly and Bangladesh could breathe. Again.
It has been a tournament where the Laws and playing conditions have been delved into a few times. This is the crucial part of the latest drama:
27.3.1 The wicket-keeper shall remain wholly behind the wicket at the striker’s end from the moment the ball comes into play until a ball delivered by the bowler touches the bat or person of the striker or passes the wicket at the striker’s end or the striker attempts a run.
27.3.2 In the event of the wicket-keeper contravening this Law, the striker’s end umpire shall call and signal No ball as soon as applicable after the delivery of the ball.
Even though it quickly became clear the third umpire was checking the initial stumping, players from both sides had shaken hands and gathered near the boundary edge as the replay unfolded. There were looks of disbelief all around when the decision came through, although more from the Bangladesh side who had thought they had already won the match.
However, in the end, Mosaddek held his nerve for a second time after he had been entrusted with the final over that began with 16 needed. Shakib Al Hasan, who probably kept Bangladesh’s tournament alive with a magnificent piece of fielding to run out Sean Williams, had gambled on using up his other bowlers.
Source: ESPN Crickinfo