NEW DELHI: In cricket, a no-ball is an unlawful supply by the bowler, giving the batsman a free hit within the limited-overs matches. Widespread causes for a no-ball embrace the bowler overstepping the popping crease, delivering the ball above waist peak within the batsman’s regular stance, or an overextended bowling arm.
No-balls may also be referred to as as a consequence of unlawful bowling actions or harmful deliveries.Umpires implement this rule to make sure honest play and security. The batting facet is awarded one run, and the subsequent ball is a free hit, throughout which the batsman cannot be dismissed in most methods.
Nevertheless, throughout the 2024 Vitality T20 Blast match between Somerset and Northamptonshire, followers witnessed a uncommon no-ball determination. Whereas reviewing a stumping enchantment, the third umpire found that the wicketkeeper’s gloves have been forward of the stumps on the time of supply, which, based on ICC guidelines, rendered the supply unlawful.
This no-ball gave the batsman a free hit, and he capitalized by smashing an enormous six.
No-balls may also be referred to as as a consequence of unlawful bowling actions or harmful deliveries.Umpires implement this rule to make sure honest play and security. The batting facet is awarded one run, and the subsequent ball is a free hit, throughout which the batsman cannot be dismissed in most methods.
Nevertheless, throughout the 2024 Vitality T20 Blast match between Somerset and Northamptonshire, followers witnessed a uncommon no-ball determination. Whereas reviewing a stumping enchantment, the third umpire found that the wicketkeeper’s gloves have been forward of the stumps on the time of supply, which, based on ICC guidelines, rendered the supply unlawful.
This no-ball gave the batsman a free hit, and he capitalized by smashing an enormous six.
Somerset, led by Lewis Gregory, have been put in to bat by Northamptonshire captain David Willey and posted a formidable 215/3 of their 20 overs. Tom Banton (75 off 43 balls) and Tom Kohler-Cadmore (63 off 43 balls) each scored half-centuries for Somerset.
In response, Northamptonshire managed 198/5 in 20 overs, giving Somerset a 17-run victory in Northampton. Somerset will now face Surrey within the semifinals on September 14 in Birmingham.
