ODI World Cup 2023: Boundary rope found displaced at time of Kusal Mendis’ catch in Pakistan-Sri Lanka clash

In Pakistan-Sri Lanka match at Hyderabad’s Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium on october 10, a crucial moment blurred the line between the rules and human error. Kusal Mendis launched Hasan Ali’s delivery high into the sky as Imam ul Haq awaited at the boundary ropes and completed the catch.

However, replays revealed that the boundary rope had been moved slightly back from its original position. If it had been in its proper place, Mendis’ shot would have been a six instead of a catch. This incident underscores how even minor details can impact the outcome of a cricket match.