Archive · 9 Jun 2025
Cricket Batter Survives Despite Chopping on at 98, Viral Video
Imagine a cricket player, Chirag, was about to get out, but the ball barely touched the stumps.
Even though it looked like he was out, the little sticks (bails) on top didn't fall off completely.
According to the rules, he wasn't out!
Everyone was surprised, and a video of it went around the internet.
Chirag, got to score a century later, but his team lost.
The event caused a debate about whether the umpires made the right decision, as some people thought he should have been out.
Chirag Gandhi survived a chop on while batting at 98 in a cricket match.
The bail on the off-stump did not fall, leading to the umpire's 'not out' call.
The incident occurred in a Big Cricket League match between UP Brij Stars and MP Tigers.
The video of the incident went viral on social media, sparking debate.
Gandhi ultimately scored a century, but his team lost the match.
- Who
- Chirag Gandhi, umpires, UP Brij Stars, MP Tigers
- What
- Chirag Gandhi survived after chopping on a delivery because the bail didn't fall.
- When
- December 15 (Last Year)
- Where
- Surat
- Why
- The unusual incident led to confusion and debate about the application of cricket laws.
Legal Interpretation
Cricket Laws Application
Umpiring Decision
Legal Interpretation
The umpire's decision was correct, as the bail did not completely fall off the stumps according to the laws.
Cricket Laws Application
Gandhi should have been called out because the bail was dislodged from its original position.
- Match Date
- December 15 (Last Year)
- Teams
- UP Brij Stars vs MP Tigers
- Batter
- Chirag Gandhi
- Gandhi's Score
- 98 (Not Out), later scored 101
- Gandhi's Innings
- 101 off 58 balls, 12 fours, 4 sixes