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The batter reviewed immediately, but UltraEdge appeared inconclusive, leading the third umpire to stick with the original on field call. The decision proved to be a turning point, as Pakistan lost momentum and eventually fell short in the chase."}],["$","p","5",{"className":"mb-4","children":""}],["$","p","6",{"className":"mb-4","children":"Fans took to social media in waves, with hashtags like #UmpireGate and #ReviewControversy trending within minutes. Many questioned the consistency of the Decision Review System (DRS), while others defended the umpires, pointing to the technology’s limitations and the ICC’s protocols for inconclusive evidence."}],["$","p","7",{"className":"mb-4","children":""}],["$","p","8",{"className":"mb-4","children":"Former cricketers also weighed in. Some, like Michael Vaughan, called for a re evaluation of how much weight is given to the on field umpire’s call in such scenarios. 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