WI vs PNG | Twitter reacts as Nicholas Pooran gets a lifeline as PNG skipper misses DRS chance

06/02/2024

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Luck can significantly influence outcomes, and sometimes players find themselves fortunate even when things don't go as planned. This was evident in the match between West Indies and Papua New Guinea, where Nicholas Pooran received a stroke of luck as his LBW decision went unreviewed by PNG.

‌West Indies had a favourable start after winning the toss and electing to bowl first, managing to dismiss three Papua New Guinea batters within the powerplay. However, Sese Bau's resilient innings of 50 runs off 43 deliveries helped PNG reach a total of 136/8 in their allotted 20 overs. In response, West Indies faced a setback early on when Johnson Charles was dismissed for a golden duck. Additionally, Nicholas Pooran received a stroke of luck in the second over, providing significant relief to the Caribbean team.

On the fourth ball of the second over, Alei Nao delivered a precise inswinger to Pooran. Attempting to defend, Pooran moved forward but failed to connect with the ball, resulting in it hitting his front pad between the off and middle stump. Despite the close call, Nao seemed hesitant to appeal, and PNG skipper Assad Vala opted not to review the decision, allowing the game to continue.

However, the ball tracking later revealed that the decision not to review was unfortunate, as the ball was shown to be pitching in line and crashing into the middle stump. Twitterverse was quick to react to PNG's bad luck, sparking discussions on social media.

How lucky is he?

pic.twitter.com/m0j7EFrTLr
— Head Tarvis (@HTarvis93010) June 2, 2024

That's not how you ignore him!

West Indies could have been 8 for 2 but PNG decided not to review against Pooran. 🤯

- Rain stopped play at Guyana...!!! pic.twitter.com/XKATSldgpA
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) June 2, 2024

Now he's gonna make you sound 'WHY'

PNG missed the huge wicket of Nicholas Pooran. Wtf should have reviewed man. pic.twitter.com/t7Za7gFyd7
— R A T N I S H (@LoyalSachinFan) June 2, 2024

That was one god's delivery for them and missed on it!

OH MY GOD! Pooran was out, but PNG did not review. This could haunt them in this match now. So unlucky 💔#tapmad #HojaoADFree #T20WorldCup pic.twitter.com/byDRwJgS2h
— Hassan Sain (@sainhassan8) June 2, 2024

That was a bad idea!

West Indies could have been 8 for 2 but PNG decided not to review against Pooran. 🤯

- Rain stopped play at Guyana...!!!#T20WordCup pic.twitter.com/ehKZnkU9Td
— Amit 🇮🇳 (@iamitsharma45) June 2, 2024

Very badly!

PNG you missed it

Pooran is WI's best batsmen, you guys should've taken the review

It was clear Plumb LBW. 😣#T20WordCup #usa #windies
— Dominic DeCoco (@ATodankar57474) June 2, 2024

Big one was in the nets but missed it!

PNG you missed it

Pooran is WI's best batsmen, you guys should've taken the review

It was clear Plumb LBW. 😣#T20WordCup #usa #windies
— Dominic DeCoco (@ATodankar57474) June 2, 2024

Damn!!!

West Indies could have been 8 for 2 but PNG decided not to review against Pooran. 🤯

- Rain stopped play at Guyana...!!! pic.twitter.com/vLukwzI3lV
— chanchal sarkar (@cricxnews140982) June 2, 2024

That's the problem now!

West Indies could have been 8 for 2 but PNG decided not to review against Pooran. 🤯 - Rain stopped play at Guyana...!!#T20WordCup pic.twitter.com/ushGQr73xj
— Ahsan Shah 💙 (@parh_ly_ahsan) June 2, 2024

Very very veryyyyy lucky!