Was it fair for India in the semi-final WC2019?

The semi-final that took place at Manchester, England, between India and New Zealand, on 9th of July 2019, experienced quite a major and crucial moment when one of India’s players, M S Dhoni was dismissed by a runout. The crucial wicket for India was lost in the third ball of the 49th over. India required 25 runs in 10 balls. The bowler, Lockie Ferguson, bowls a short delivery and Dhoni mistimes the shot towards short leg. While coming back for a double, the fielder, Martin Guptill manages to get a direct hit on the stumps and dismisses Dhoni [50 off 72 balls].

The mistake that happened here is, only 4 fielders were to be allowed outside the 30 yard circle, however, there were 5 fielders outside it when that particular ball was bowled. The umpire on the field had just checked the fielders, after which Martin Guptill moved out of the 30 yard circle. Also, this wicket as reviewed by the third umpire to verify the runout. However, it remained unnoticed by him as well. In such a scenario, it was technically supposed to be no-ball, and Dhoni wouldn’t have gotten out, increasing India’s chances of winning.

This has become a very controversial topic all over the country, in the media, in the newspaper, etc. This was certainly not fair for the Indian team, as it changed the victory chances of the game entirely being a game changer. It was the duty of the 3rd umpire and it wasn’t fulfilled. It was a moment of heartbreak for the Indian fans as well as the players. The ICC was pressurized by lakhs of people to do something about it but it could;dnt have because the match was completed and mistakes cannot be undone.

It has a caused a lot of grief and dissatisfaction for many and still remains a flaw in the umpiring that has completely changed the dimensions of the game.

The following link shows the dismissal of M S Dhoni. https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=2&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwjztOHvxsbjAhWf6nMBHSMsCkwQwqsBMAF6BAgHEAc&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.icc-cricket.com%2Fvideo%2F1276491&usg=AOvVaw0LeSesSVXcvwxEcgDh6R1T