Archive · 19 Aug 2025
Rayudu: Broadcasters Altered Rope Before Yadav's Catch
During the T20 World Cup final, a key moment was Suryakumar Yadav's catch.
Ambati Rayudu said before the catch, a screen and chair for broadcasters shifted the boundary rope back.
When they removed the equipment, the rope stayed.
This made the boundary slightly bigger.
People are now wondering if the catch would have been legal with the rope in the correct position.
Ambati Rayudu revealed the boundary rope was moved before Suryakumar Yadav's catch during the T20 World Cup final.
Broadcast equipment caused the rope to be pushed back, expanding the boundary.
The equipment was removed, but the rope was not returned to its original position.
Rayudu stated the altered boundary may have influenced the catch's legality.
The incident has renewed discussion about a pivotal moment in the match.
- Who
- Ambati Rayudu, Suryakumar Yadav, the commentators and broadcasters.
- What
- Boundary rope was moved before Suryakumar Yadav's catch in the T20 World Cup final.
- When
- During the T20 World Cup final; the revelation was made more than a year later.
- Where
- Kensington Oval, the location of the T20 World Cup Final.
- Why
- To accommodate broadcast equipment and subsequently, the altered rope sparked renewed debate.
- Event
- T20 World Cup Final
- Teams Involved
- India and South Africa
- Location
- Kensington Oval
- Key Personality
- Ambati Rayudu
- Catch Involved
- Suryakumar Yadav's catch of David Miller
- Rope alteration cause
- Broadcast equipment
Sources
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'They left it like that': Ambati Rayudu says rope was pushed back before Suryakumar Yadav’s WC catch