Umpire's Call Sparks On-Field Clash in Bangladesh-Zimbabwe T20
A disputed dead-ball decision in the final over led to a heated confrontation between Brad Evans and Mahedi Hasan after Bangladesh sealed a series win.
The third T20I between Zimbabwe and Bangladesh ended in controversy as a disputed umpiring call triggered an ugly altercation between players. With the series locked at 1-1, Bangladesh needed five runs off the final over to chase down 144 and claim the decider.
Brad Evans was on a hat-trick when he bowled a low full toss to Mahedi Hasan. The ball struck Hasan's pads, seemingly giving Evans his third wicket. However, the umpire ruled it a dead ball, citing movement from the wicketkeeper before the delivery. The decision infuriated Evans and the Zimbabwe team.
Hasan struck the next ball for four, handing Bangladesh a thrilling win. As the runs were completed, Evans and Hasan exchanged heated words, with teammates intervening to separate them. The incident overshadowed an otherwise gripping contest, leaving a bitter note to an exciting series.