"Competition between umpires and technology to see who's more terrible!" - Fans slam DRS for controversial dismissal of GT's Matthew Wade in IPL 2022

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Matthew Wade was in disbelief when he was adjudged out even after reviewing the decision. (P.C.:Hotstar)

Gujarat Titans (GT) batter Matthew Wade will consider himself unlucky for the way he was dismissed against the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) at the IPL 2022 on Thursday. The 34-year-old had scored just 98 runs in seven games before tonight and would have loved to have a big score under his belt going into the IPL playoffs.

Wade looked good for his 16, but a flaw in technology once again led to a controversial decision. Wade tried to sweep Glenn Maxwell and the ball hit his pads. The on-field umpire gave it out and Wade had no hesitation in reviewing it as he was confident he hit it.

While there was a clear deflection as the ball traveled from the bat to the pads, UltraEdge showed no spike. As per the protocol, the third umpire had no evidence from technology to overturn the decision and Matthew Wade had to depart.

The wrath of a similar flaw in technology was also faced by Mumbai Indians (MI) captain Rohit Sharma in their game against the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). There seemed to be clear gap between the bat and the ball, yet there were a lot of spikes on UltraEdge.

The 34-year-old Wade was understandably livid and smashed his helmet and bat as he entered the dressing room in frustration. Fans on Twitter too felt that it was about time that Hotspot should be used in the IPL instead of relying just on UltraEdge.

Here are some of the reactions:

R A T N I S H

@LoyalSachinFan

Bring hotspot, ultraedge is scam.

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Bring hotspot, ultraedge is scam.

Silly Point

@FarziCricketer

Maine toh ab DRS pe rona hi chhod diya hain. Humme toh naseeb bhi nahi hua tha. #IPL

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Maine toh ab DRS pe rona hi chhod diya hain. Humme toh naseeb bhi nahi hua tha. #IPL

Gurkirat Singh Gill

@gurkiratsgill

Wade couldn't believe it. Can't blame the third umpire as well. He has to go by the snicko-meter only as per the rules.

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Wade couldn't believe it. Can't blame the third umpire as well. He has to go by the snicko-meter only as per the rules.

Shrutika // Unreliable Car Season

@Shrustappen33

Okay on field umpire and ultra edge can go to sleep because that’s been the story of the season for the umpires.
There was a clear deflection. Eyes are wide open but we rely on techno more & on field umps are asleep.

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Okay on field umpire and ultra edge can go to sleep because that’s been the story of the season for the umpires.
There was a clear deflection. Eyes are wide open but we rely on techno more & on field umps are asleep.

Silly Point

@FarziCricketer

Matthew Wade is disappointed about getting out or embarrassed about telling everyone that he hit it? #IPL

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Matthew Wade is disappointed about getting out or embarrassed about telling everyone that he hit it? #IPL

Prithvi

@Puneite_

Iska 200 rupay jyada lagega, spike nahi dikhata snicko mein

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Iska 200 rupay jyada lagega, spike nahi dikhata snicko mein https://t.co/x8XHVDXcKn

Sarang Bhalerao

@bhaleraosarang

I know there are protocols in place but if, by whatever reason, technology can't detect an edge would love the TV umpire to use his discretion to make the right call.

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I know there are protocols in place but if, by whatever reason, technology can't detect an edge would love the TV umpire to use his discretion to make the right call.

Prashanth S

@ps_it_is

Rather have no umpire at square leg if you are sending that upstairs

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Rather have no umpire at square leg if you are sending that upstairs

Cricket baba

@Cricketbaba5

Wade in dressing room

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Wade in dressing room https://t.co/0do1fdq5Rn

Kieran

@BerbaSpinCric

A specialist third umpire would more than likely ignore the technology and actually see that the ball has changed direction off the bat for that Wade dismissal.

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A specialist third umpire would more than likely ignore the technology and actually see that the ball has changed direction off the bat for that Wade dismissal.

Bobby

@bobby5600

Angry Mathew Wade after his dismissal #Wade #IPL2022 #IPL #RCBvsGT
📸: Disney+Hotstar

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Angry Mathew Wade after his dismissal #Wade #IPL2022 #IPL #RCBvsGT
📸: Disney+Hotstar https://t.co/mrNXSc0alP

Balashankar Prasanna

@BalashankarPra4

That felt like a massive deflection. Strange that UltraEdge didn't show a spike. No wonder Wade was disappointed. #IPL2022

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That felt like a massive deflection. Strange that UltraEdge didn't show a spike. No wonder Wade was disappointed. #IPL2022

Sportskeeda

@Sportskeeda

Matthew Wade was clearly not satisfied with the decision which got him out 🤯

Glenn Maxwell had some explaining to do

📸: Disney+Hotstar

#IPL #IPL2022 #Aavade #RCB

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Matthew Wade was clearly not satisfied with the decision which got him out 🤯

Glenn Maxwell had some explaining to do 👀

📸: Disney+Hotstar

#IPL #IPL2022 #Aavade #RCB https://t.co/o1SVlBYhGv

Alok Baba

@tiwarialok91

There was a visible deflection as the ball passes the bat/glove, I really can't understand how ultra edge works. Not surprised that Matthew Wade was so shocked.

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There was a visible deflection as the ball passes the bat/glove, I really can't understand how ultra edge works. Not surprised that Matthew Wade was so shocked.

Gaurav Sethi

@BoredCricket

Let’s see how Kohli reacts to Wade coming up to him smiling after an allegedly rough decision.

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Let’s see how Kohli reacts to Wade coming up to him smiling after an allegedly rough decision.

Venkat

@__veebee31

Wade seriously robbed

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Wade seriously robbed 😂😂😂

Kaygee18

@Kaygee1803

Rohit Sharma.- Didn't Edge It but snicko showed it
Mathew Wade - Edged it but snicko didn't show it

What a technology

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Rohit Sharma.- Didn't Edge It but snicko showed it
Mathew Wade - Edged it but snicko didn't show it

What a technology 👏👏👏 https://t.co/UqjwXtegu8

Nikhil 🏏

@CricCrazyNIKS

See! That was clearly deflection but the umpire's clearly don't check for that, Ultra Edge let Wade down there.

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See! That was clearly deflection but the umpire's clearly don't check for that, Ultra Edge let Wade down there.

Kaygee18

@Kaygee1803

Virat saw that clear visible edge and talked to Wade about it.

But didn't have the courtesy to tell Faf to take back the appeal

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Virat saw that clear visible edge and talked to Wade about it.

But didn't have the courtesy to tell Faf to take back the appeal 👏👏👏

Kavya Sharma

@Kavy2507

Matthew Wade reaction in dressing room!
#RCBvGT #mathewwade
#Wade

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Matthew Wade reaction in dressing room!
#RCBvGT #mathewwade
#Wade https://t.co/iKPxIe2vW2

Savage

@arcomedys

kohli-wade chat leaked

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kohli-wade chat leaked https://t.co/Z3dFnXSntA

Shashank

@Shashank18_70

Virat to Wade : Choti bachi ho kya

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Virat to Wade : Choti bachi ho kya😂 https://t.co/zjojYkctNp

Dy tweets

@Tweets_dy_

Mathew Wade breaking stuff in anger inside dressing room

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Mathew Wade breaking stuff in anger inside dressing room 😱 https://t.co/R77PvyawSU

anti patterning my life

@Sammith130

Pandya throwing his bat towards umpire in support of his teammate Wade
What a leaded

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Pandya throwing his bat towards umpire in support of his teammate Wade
What a leaded

Sushant Mehta

@SushantNMehta

Wade is NOT happy

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Wade is NOT happy 😃 https://t.co/XDDtFVX0HR

Sai

@akakrcb6

Thank God I thought we were gonna get hit by Wade... Thank God, embarrassment reduced little.

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Thank God I thought we were gonna get hit by Wade... Thank God, embarrassment reduced little.

Ashwini/ಅಶ್ವಿನಿ🇮🇳(KP Navgire STAN)

@AshuCric07

Clear deviation of bat off to pads. Again Wade dismissals proves that Hotspot >>>> Ultra edge.

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Clear deviation of bat off to pads. Again Wade dismissals proves that Hotspot >>>> Ultra edge.

ARK

@TheCricketArk

And about the Wade dismissal, looked like it deviated off his bat (worst case off golves). It was a clear devation but ultra edge didn't picked anything. Shocking.

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And about the Wade dismissal, looked like it deviated off his bat (worst case off golves). It was a clear devation but ultra edge didn't picked anything. Shocking.

KATTAR VIRAT BHAKT × TIGER 🚩

@AbinashTiwari_1

Angry Matthew Wade..

Tod fod diya BAT ko

#RCBvGT

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Angry Matthew Wade..

Tod fod diya BAT ko

#RCBvGT https://t.co/MBeLg5vDSr

Sanchit Desai

@sanchitd43

Wade la ved laglay..

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Wade la ved laglay..

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@RCB_17_

Yes that was wrong decision ok..
But Wade acting as if he would scored 100

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Yes that was wrong decision ok..
But Wade acting as if he would scored 100

Ankshu

@Chaaviera

Wade when there is no Shaheen Afridi in the oppenent team twitter.com/Sobuujj/status…

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@Sobuujj

Fffsss

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Fffsss https://t.co/n7HVFZ6nKG

Wade when there is no Shaheen Afridi in the oppenent team twitter.com/Sobuujj/status…

Himanshu

@Spread__hate

I think this is the last match Wade play in ipl that's why he is so sad. twitter.com/Sobuujj/status…

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@Sobuujj

Fffsss

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Fffsss https://t.co/n7HVFZ6nKG

I think this is the last match Wade play in ipl that's why he is so sad. 😭 twitter.com/Sobuujj/status…

Shubh Aggarwal

@shubh_chintak

Umpires too dependent on the tools used for DRS. Agree with Smith and Swanny that the ball changed the direction and it could only be due to bat.

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Umpires too dependent on the tools used for DRS. Agree with Smith and Swanny that the ball changed the direction and it could only be due to bat.

Vinesh Prabhu

@vlp1994

Competition between umpires and DRS this year to see who's more terrible!

And the technology might beat the humans here

#IPL2022

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Competition between umpires and DRS this year to see who's more terrible!

And the technology might beat the humans here

#IPL2022

Jeet Vachharajani🏏🎯

@Jeetv27

I cannot believe this. There was a clear deviation that wasn't caught by the UltraEdge.

Umpiring has been shambolic, but so has been the technology that needs plenty of work to be full-proof.

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I cannot believe this. There was a clear deviation that wasn't caught by the UltraEdge.

Umpiring has been shambolic, but so has been the technology that needs plenty of work to be full-proof.

Darpan Jain

@darpanjain103

This happened with Rohit Sharma earlier in the tournament too. Ideally, the third umpire should check it with 2-3 angles without ultraedge before actually using it.

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This happened with Rohit Sharma earlier in the tournament too. Ideally, the third umpire should check it with 2-3 angles without ultraedge before actually using it.

Anmol

@anmol1999

Ball clearly change the direction ....but no spike on ULTRAEDGE........... imagine AMBANI JOKES and UMPIRE JOKE if this happens when Mumbai Indians bowling............

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Ball clearly change the direction ....but no spike on ULTRAEDGE........... imagine AMBANI JOKES and UMPIRE JOKE if this happens when Mumbai Indians bowling............ https://t.co/IhaIwWhOdS

Sameer Allana

@HitmanCricket

What a comedy lol. Matthew Wade told it hit the bat and immediately took the review. All RCB fielders went back to their positions before Ultraedge showed a straight line 🤣 #RCBvGT

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What a comedy lol. Matthew Wade told it hit the bat and immediately took the review. All RCB fielders went back to their positions before Ultraedge showed a straight line 🤣 #RCBvGT

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Hardik Pandya, Rashid Khan help GT post 168/5

Wriddhiman Saha once again got GT off to a flying start. But his partner Shubman Gill was dismissed, thanks to a one-handed stunner from Glenn Maxwell in the slips.

Wade played a few shots but his unfortunate dismissal brought skipper Hardik Pandya to the crease. The captain ran for a risky single and Saha had to pay the price for it by getting run out.

However, David Miller and Pandya put together a crucial half-century stand and set it up nicely for them to explode at the death. Although GT lost Miller and then Rahul Tewatia in quick succession, Rashid Khan walked out and played an important cameo.

Pandya also struck some blows to take the Titans to a respectable 168/5. Although 169 doesn't look like a daunting total, GT have the bowling attack to make the chase tricky for the RCB batters.

Check out the IPL purple cap 2022 here.

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