Mumbai Indians Secure Playoff Spot Despite Controversial No-Ball Call
In a thrilling encounter, the Mumbai Indians triumphed over the Delhi Capitals, securing their place in the IPL 2025 playoffs.however, the victory was marred by a notable rule violation that led to a no-ball call against the Mumbai team. This incident occurred during the fifth over of Delhi’s innings, sparking a debate among players and fans alike.
The controversy unfolded when Will Jacks bowled a delivery instantly after Abhishek Porel was dismissed. Even though the delivery itself was legitimate-jacks did not overstep the crease, nor was the ball above waist height-the umpires declared it a no-ball. The reason? According to IPL rule 28.4.1, a maximum of four fielders are allowed on the on-side during a delivery. At that moment, Mumbai had five fielders positioned on the on-side, leaving only three on the off-side, thus breaching the rule. despite this hiccup, the no-ball did not affect the outcome of the match, as Mumbai maintained control while chasing down a target of 181 runs. Suryakumar Yadav played a pivotal role in the victory, scoring an impressive 73 runs off 43 balls, including seven fours and four sixes, showcasing his extraordinary batting skills.
