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Published 01:10 IST, September 21st 2020

Umpiring error costs Punjab victory vs Delhi; Sehwag opines umpire should be the MOTM

On the second day of the Dream11 IPL 2020, an umpiring error cost Punjab the match as the game was forced into a Super Over where Delhi draws first blood.

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On the second day of the Dream11 IPL 2020, Delhi came out on top after defeating Punjab, but the match wasn't without controversy. In the second last over of Punjab’s batting, the umpire falsely called a short run which ultimately cost KL Rahul’s side the match. As Twitter went abuzz with what turned out to be a game-changer, Virender Sehwag took a dig at the incident and said that the umpire should have been awarded the 'Man of the Match'.

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The second day of the Dream11 IPL 2020 was an absolute nailbiter that came down to the wire. Punjab tied Delhi’s score of 157 and sent the match into a Super Over where Delhi ultimately drew first blood. Since the match was a tie leading to a power-packed Super Over, the short-run call cost KL Rahul’s side a winning match. Irfan Pathan was also quick to point out the game-changing call.  

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Twitter Explodes With Praise For Stoinis And Rabada

The second match of Drea11 IPL 2020 is being hailed as an absolute cracking beginning to the season. After Delhi crushed Punjab with a Super Over end, netizens heap praises on Stoinis and Rabada's heroics and also sympathised with Mayank Agarwal's valiant efforts. Take a look at their reactions below:

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Updated 08:46 IST, September 21st 2020