WPL 2023: "Richa Ghosh clearly hit the ball" - Fans react to RCB keeper given not out by DRS despite deflection from the bat

Cricket fans reacted to Royal Challengers Bangalore wicketkeeper Richa Ghosh surviving the Decision Review System (DRS) call during their WPL match against Mumbai Indians on Monday (March 6) at the Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai.

The incident occurred in the eighth over of the RCB innings. Nat Sciver-Brunt bowled a short ball to Richa Ghosh, who attempted to play a hook shot but missed it. Mumbai Indians wicketkeeper Yastika Bhatia made a huge shout for a caught behind as she was confident that there was some deflection from her counterpart.

However, the on-field umpire turned down the appeal. MI skipper Harmanpreet Kaur was convinced by her keeper's confidence and sent the decision to the third umpire through DRS.

After minutes of checking the footage of the ball, third umpire Saurabh Dhote stated that there was no bat involved and allowed the on-field umpire to stay with his original decision.

Harmanpreet was stunned by the DRS verdict as it looked like there was a deflection off Ghosh's gloves. The player herself almost walked towards the dugout before the decision turned in her favor as there was no spike on ultra-edge.

The RCB wicketkeeper-batter was later dismissed on 28 by Hayley Matthews as the former hit it straight to Sciver-Brunt at deep mid-wicket. She was the top-scorer for RCB in their innings.

Fans criticized the DRS technology after seeing a deflection on Richa Ghosh's gloves in the replays. Here are some of the reactions on Twitter:

Harmanpreet Kaur can't believe the ultra edge after Richa Ghosh had started walking (before MI opted for DRS) in the 8th over.

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#WPL2023 #HarmanpreetKaur

DRS and third umpire blunder might hurt Mumbai big time and Richa Ghosh is quite capable of doing it

WTF 😂😂 Richa Ghosh clearly hit the ball and deviation was clear. She was walking off when they took DRS. but nothing there in the snicko #WPL2023

Matthew Wade DRS moment repeated with Richa Ghosh, both cases their was clear deflation, but nothing on ultra edge. Funny these rcb fans accuse mi for umpire favour. #WPL2023 #MIvsRCB #RCBvsMI

When we trust technology than our vision
#WPL2023 #richaghosh #DRS #ultraedge #SmritiMandhana

That looks out n richa ghosh also about to walk soon after DRS was taken.

#WPL

Richa Ghosh, what a great DRS call that. 👌

Harmanpreet Kaur can't believe the ultra edge after Richa Ghosh had started walking(before MI opted for DRS) in the 8th over.
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#MIVRCB #RCBvsMI #DRS #TATAWPL #WPL #WPL2023 https://t.co/uVHvko7zzN

When there is no spike, ye bc deflection kaha se aaya tha 😰

Richa Ghosh was not aware that
HaarCB bought the snicko. She started walking after the DRS.

#CricketTwitter

RCB all out for 155 in 1st innings against MI

Mumbai Indians bowled out RCB for 155 in 18.4 overs. Hayley Matthews picked up the wickets of Smriti Mandhana, Heather Knight, and Richa Ghosh to finish with figures of 4-0-28-3.

Got 'em ALL OUT!

1️⃣5️⃣6️⃣ is what we need for a second 𝙒 🙌 💙

#OneFamily #MumbaiIndians #AaliRe #WPL2023 #MIvRCB https://t.co/JTBdtN46qS

Uncapped Indian spinner Saika Ishaque once again impressed with her performance as she picked up the wickets of Sophie Devine and Disha Kasat in the powerplay. New Zealand all-rounder Amelia Kerr also contributed with a couple of wickets, while Pooja Vastrakar and Sciver-Brunt claimed a wicket each.