Mumbai Faces Match-Fixing Allegations in SMAT Final Over Rajat Patidar’s Wide Drama

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The Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2024 final between Mumbai and Madhya Pradesh witnessed an unforgettable moment during the first innings. With Madhya Pradesh batting, drama unfolded after the final delivery of the first over, and Rajat Patidar was at the center of it all.

The Wide Delivery Controversy

As the last ball of the over was bowled, the on-field umpire immediately signaled it as a wide. However, things quickly got complicated when the Mumbai captain decided to review the decision. The third umpire looked at the replay and, after a quick check, overturned the original call, saying the delivery was not wide because Rajat Patidar had moved across.

This left everyone on the field confused, and Patidar was clearly unhappy with the decision. He spoke to the on-field umpire, and after a brief discussion, the decision went upstairs once again. This time, the third umpire admitted, “I missed that, sorry, it’s a wide,” and the original decision was reinstated.

Patidar Seizes the Opportunity

With the wide decision finally confirmed, Patidar now had an extra delivery to face. The drama didn’t end there. Patidar made full use of the extra ball and launched it over the boundary for a massive six. The crowd erupted in cheers as the momentum shifted back in Madhya Pradesh’s favor.

Fans React with Accusations of Cheating

The dramatic sequence didn’t just end on the field; it sparked a furious reaction from fans across social media. Many supporters began accusing Mumbai of attempting to manipulate the game, accusing them of trying to get the wide call overturned in their favor. Some even went as far as suggesting the incident pointed to match-fixing or cheating.

The controversy quickly spread online, with fans questioning the integrity of the review process and the third umpire’s initial mistake. They were particularly upset with the delay and the multiple changes to the decision, which fueled suspicions.

Let’s check some of the reactions on social media:

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