Dream11 IPL 2020: Chris Jordan short run controversy ANGERS Punjab fans & netizens online

13th edition of Indian Premier League that got underway on Saturday has alrey shown world why it is considered one of best tournaments in world. After an exciting curtain-raiser, Delhi and Punjab competed in Match 2 on ongoing Dream11 IPL 2020 on Sunday. game turned out to be a nail-biting contest as re was no clear winner at end of 40 overs, which eventually forced match to go into Super Over.

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Delhi vs Punjab Super Over: Twitterati criticise umpires for silly error during Dream11 IPL 2020 game

Delhi who were invited to bat first by Punjab got off to a dismal start as y kept losing wickets regularly. At one stage, Shreyas Iyer's men were reeling at 96/6 after 16.1 overs. However, Marcus Stoinis' explosive half-century off just 20 balls where he displayed array of shots ensured that Delhi reached a competitive total of 157/8.

Chasing 157, Punjab h a horrible start to ir innings as y lost three crucial wickets inside powerplay. Opener Mayank Agarwal stuck to one end as he saw wickets tumble at or. Karnataka batsman kept his side in hunt as he played a stellar knock of 89 off 60 balls with seven fours and four sixes and brought Punjab in brink of a stunning victory. However, with one run required off two balls, Agarwal got out while trying to finish game with a maximum. 

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equation h come down to one run from one ball and Chris Jordan was on strike. Stoinis, who shined with bat, h a huge responsibility on his shoulders to deliver with ball. Australian all-rounder didn't disappoint as he claimed Jordan's wicket off final ball by getting him caught at square leg. match n went to Super Over where Delhi emerged victorious and started ir campaign with a win.

However, a controversy erupted on Twitter after end of match where a clip was being circulated featuring Chris Jordan. During 19th over of Punjab innings, Chris Jordan h reached his ground while taking a run which was given at time by umpire. But after end of 19th over, one run was deducted from ir account which brought equation down to 13 off final over.

Jordan short run, which was wrongly given due to an umpiring error, eventually h a say on match's result.  replays showed that Chris Jordan h comfortably me his ground. If umpire h not given Chris Jordan short run, Punjab could have finished match earlier. 

Twitterati and Punjab fans were fuming because of Jordan short run umpiring error which cost Punjab match. Netizens as well as cricketers took to Twitter and criticised umpiring standards in lucrative league. Several reactions poured in where fans expressed ir anger and disappointment towards umpire, who me error, despite presence of technology. Here's a look at a few reactions.

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